How do I use a dump file to diagnose a memory leak?

Question

I have a .NET service with a normal private working set of about 80 MB. During a recent load test, the process reached 3.5 GB memory usage causing the whole machine to be lo

Answer 1

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee817660.aspx

Microsoft has a guide here. However, it is too tough for beginners.

dotTrace can generate visual memory charts (better than WinDbg), but never use it for dumps.