File Extension Library


.KDMP File Extension

  • Developer by: Microsoft
  • Category: Developer Files

What are .KDMP files and how to open them?

Can't open .KDMP 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 .KDMP file.

What is a .KDMP file extension?

.KDMP file extension is created by Microsoft. .KDMP has been classified as Developer Files.

.KDMP is Windows Crash Dump File

Memory dump saved to a file by Windows; contains a snapshot of the kernel mode portion of a given user mode process; used for debugging applications; may be created on Windows or Windows CE systems.

KDMP files may be contained within a .CAB file, along with .MDMP, .HDMP, and other files. They can be analyzed using WinDbg, which is part of Microsoft's free "Debugging Tools for Windows" suite.

List of all softwares that can open the Windows Crash Dump File
Windows
Microsoft Windbg

How to fix problems with .KDMP files

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