dumprep 0 -k help

[jimbob200521]

I went to check msconfig today, and found a new entry: "dumprep 0 -k". This wasn't there before. I did a Google search for this, and found that there is a similar entry (dumprep 0 -u) that is related to the sasser virus, but the computer that I found this on is not connected to the internet. Can anyone tell my why this is there?

 

[MentallyNorma1]

I've seen it before and like you it was with a computer that was virus free.
Most likely this is what you're seeing.

When you get a error like a bluescreen,it dumps that info into a .dmp file.
That way ifsomeone that knows how to debug/read .dmp files that can be very useful in diagnosing the problem of caused the bluescreens.

Like it mentions you can have comp not create the dmp files.
Info from sysinfo.org

dumprep 0 -k N dumprep 0 -k Used in connection with memory dumps - you can disable these by - right clicking on My Computer, selecting Properties and then the Advanced tab. Click on the Settings button in 'Startup and Recovery'. In the bottom pane - under 'Write debugging information' - click on the down arrow and then select 'None' - OK your way out