%SystemRoot%\Minidump When resolved, this translates to:

Locating this file is the first step in any root cause analysis. However, factors such as hidden system folders, write permissions, post-crash cleanup routines, and modern security features (e.g., Core Isolation, Memory Integrity) can obscure or prevent its creation. This paper clarifies the exact default location, the registry parameters controlling its behavior, and the procedural steps required to access it in a standard Windows 11 environment. The canonical location for minidump files in Windows 11 is:

Forensic Artifacts and System Diagnostics: The Location and Utility of Minidump Files in Windows 11