CRASH

Basic information about CRASH file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension CRASH（*.CRASH or *.crash）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the CRASH file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the CRASH file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the CRASH file with their brief description and a list of programs that support CRASH file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the CRASH file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the CRASH file?
How to open a CRASH file?
What programs do I need to open a CRASH file?
What programs help to create and edit a CRASH file?
How to convert CRASH files to another file format?
How to convert another files to CRASH file format?

1.Detail information about CRASH file extension: Mac OS X Crash Log File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert CRASH files
File type	Mac OS X Crash Log File	Category	System Files
Developer	Apple	File format	Text
Description	CRASH file is a Mac OS X Crash Log File developed by Apple. Log file created by CrashReporter, a built-in Mac OS X program that records data from program crashes; stores information about the state of the computer at the time of a crash; includes timestamp, program, and memory dump information; used to report and debug problems with applications.
macOS	Apple CrashReporter Apple Console Apple TextEdit Mac OS X

Can't open a CRASH file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.CRASH”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the CRASH extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support CRASH file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of CRASH files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a CRASH file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a CRASH file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a CRASH file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the CRASH file is damaged.
Whether the CRASH file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the CRASH file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the CRASH file format is incompletely.
Whether the CRASH file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a CRASH file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a CRASH file.

If the CRASH file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.