Updated November 13, 2026
If the Crash Report Handler closes a few seconds after WARDOGS crashes, check whether it left a dump file behind. You can still report the crash to Team17 using Windows diagnostics if you can't find a dump.
Quick Answer
Press Win + R, enter %LocalAppData%\Temp, and look for a .dmp file modified around the time WARDOGS crashed. If there's no clear match, check Windows Reliability Monitor and save a DxDiag report for Team17 Support. Verify the WARDOGS files in Steam before retesting. A fix for the disappearing Season 3 crash window has yet to be confirmed.
Check for a Crash Dump After the Window Closes
- Press Win + R to open Run.
- Enter
%LocalAppData%\Tempand press Enter. - In File Explorer, sort by Date modified, newest first.
- Look for a
.dmpfile modified around the time WARDOGS closed. A filename containing PACKER is a clue. Check the timestamp before assuming it belongs to your crash.
If you find a likely match, copy it to a folder you can find again. Keep it available to share privately if Team17 requests it. If there's no clear match, move on to Reliability Monitor.
Find the Crash in Windows Reliability Monitor
- Open the Windows Start menu and search for View reliability history.
- Select the day WARDOGS crashed and look for a red X around the time it closed.
- If you find a WARDOGS entry, select View technical details. Copy the application name, exception code, and faulting module if Windows lists them.
Write down what happened just before the game closed. For example, note whether you were launching the game, joining a server, or playing a match. If Windows shows no matching entry, record the approximate crash time and your last action.
Verify WARDOGS Files in Steam and Retest
In your Steam Library, right-click WARDOGS and select Properties → Installed Files → Verify integrity of game files. Wait for verification to finish, then launch the game and retry the action that triggered the crash. Record whether it happens again.
If you crashed while joining a server, include the server name and whether it was Official, Community, or running Limited Mode. You can find those details in Deployment Select. WARDOGS Season 3 Limited Mode guide
What to Send Team17 Support
Press Win + R, type dxdiag, and press Enter. In the DirectX Diagnostic Tool, select Save All Information and save the file as DxDiag.txt.
Copy the checklist below into a private support ticket and attach DxDiag.txt. If you found a likely dump, mention the filename and keep the file available in case Team17 asks for it.
• Game version — WARDOGS Season 3 and the build number, if known
• Crash date, time, and time zone —
• Where the crash happened — Before the main menu, while joining a server, or mid-match
• Last action before the crash —
• Server name and mode, if applicable —
• How long the Crash Report Handler stayed open —
• Reliability Monitor details, if available —
• Result after verifying Steam files —
• Matching dump filename, if found —
Open a Team17 Support ticket.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the crash window disappearing mean my dump was deleted?
The handler may have saved a local file before closing. Check %LocalAppData%\Temp for a .dmp modified around the crash time.
Can I report the crash without a dump?
Yes. Include DxDiag.txt, the approximate crash time, what you were doing when the game closed, and any matching Reliability Monitor details. Mention that the handler closed before you could save a dump.
What if there's no WARDOGS entry in Reliability Monitor?
Send your DxDiag.txt with the approximate crash time and time zone, the last action you took in-game, and whether the crash happened again after verifying your Steam files.
Does verifying Steam files fix the disappearing popup?
Steam file verification checks the game installation. Retest afterward and record the result. A fix for this specific Season 3 symptom has yet to be confirmed.
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