File Extension Library


.DMP File Extension

  • Developer by: Microsoft
  • Category: System Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .DMP files and how to open them?

Can't open .DMP file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .DMP file.

What is a .DMP file extension?

.DMP file extension is created by Microsoft. .DMP has been classified as System Files. The format of .DMP file is Binary.

.DMP is Windows Memory Dump

A DMP file is a file that contains data "dumped" from a program's memory space. It is often created when a program has an error or crashes and may also be saved by the program "Savedump.exe" on the first reboot after a crash. DMP files are usually named "Memory.dmp."

Windows memory dump files may be used for troubleshooting system errors and other problems. However, they can take up a significant amount of space and may often be deleted.

List of all softwares that can open the Windows Memory Dump
Windows
Windows Debug Tools
Windows Kernel Debug
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017
NirSoft BlueScreenView

How to fix problems with .DMP files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .DMP files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .DMP file format
  2. You need to check the .DMP file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)