Windows procdump equivalent in Linux
Retrieves a coredump for debugging where coredumpd is active.
procdump
coredumpctl dump PID
coredumpctl dump PID
coredumpctl dump PID
Overview
What this command does
On Windows, "procdump" is used to dump process core. On Linux, the closest practical mapping shown here is "coredumpctl dump PID". Retrieves a coredump for debugging where coredumpd is active. This reference is grouped under Services & Processes → Diagnostics.
Windows → Linux context
What changes when you use this on Linux?
Equivalent task, different tool
Windows procdump maps to coredumpctl dump PID for this task. Treat this as a workflow mapping rather than a character-for-character syntax translation.
Portable across the compared distros
The Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch rows use the same command in this mapping. Package availability or defaults can still vary, so check the installed tool version when an option behaves differently.
For the broader concept behind this mapping, read Linux services and processes.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Dump process core
Retrieves a coredump for debugging where coredumpd is active.
coredumpctl dump PID
Dump process core
coredumpctl --help
Show command help when supported
man coredumpctl
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
coredumpctl dump PID
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: procdump
coredumpctl dump PIDReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
coredumpctl dump PID | Dump process core |
coredumpctl --help | Show command help when supported |
man coredumpctl | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch all use "coredumpctl dump PID" for this mapping. The command syntax shown here is portable across the three rows, although installed versions and system defaults can still vary.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | coredumpctl dump PID |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | coredumpctl dump PID |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | coredumpctl dump PID |
Same command on this distribution. |
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