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Basic information about DMP file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension DMP（*.DMP or *.dmp）, 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 DMP file yourself.

There are 6 file types using the DMP file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the DMP file with their brief description and a list of programs that support DMP file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the DMP file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the DMP file?
  • How to open a DMP file?
  • What programs do I need to open a DMP file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a DMP file?
  • How to convert DMP files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to DMP file format?


1.Detail information about DMP file extension: Memory Dump, Screen Dump, Junk Files

File type Memory Dump, Screen Dump, Junk Files Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DMP file is a Memory Dump, Screen Dump, Junk Files. The dmp file extension is mainly associated with Memory dump files. A dump of memory typically created automatically when Windows crashes.

Windows error dumps are typically named MINI000000-00.DMP and are 64KB in size. The 000000-00 part of the name is month, day, year and sequence number for that date (mmddyy-e2_).

You can configure Windows to save STOP message information to a "dump" file.Three types of memory dumps are available:

A small memory dump (64 kilobytes), which is written to the %SystemRoot%Minidump folder. The paging file on the boot volume must be at least 2 megabytes (MB) in size.A kernel memory dump, which is written to the %SystemRoot%Memory.dmp folder. The paging file on the boot volume must be at least 50 to 800 MB in size, depending on the amount of RAM.A complete memory dump, which is written to the %SystemRoot%Memory.dmp folder. The paging file on the boot volume must be large enough to hold all of the physical RAM plus 1 MB.Note: Generally speaking, a lot of program do use DMP extension for their memory dump files, that are generated during crashes. These are used to solve problems and fix bugs by the program developers.

MIME types:
application/x-dmp
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DMP files

Windows		 BlueScreenView
Microsoft Windows


2.Detail information about DMP file extension: Windows Memory Dump

File type Windows Memory Dump Category System Files
Developer Microsoft File format Binary
Description DMP file is a Windows Memory Dump developed by Microsoft.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DMP files

Windows		 Windows Debug Tools
Windows Kernel Debug
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017


3.Detail information about DMP file extension: Steam Client Dump

File type Steam Client Dump Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DMP file is a Steam Client Dump.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DMP files

Windows		 Steam

macOS
 Steam for Mac

Linux		 Steam for Linux


4.Detail information about DMP file extension: Amiga Emulator File

File type Amiga Emulator File Category Plugin Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DMP file is a Amiga Emulator File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DMP files

Windows		 ZipZag
Total Commander


5.Detail information about DMP file extension: Dream Maker Map File

File type Dream Maker Map File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DMP file is a Dream Maker Map File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DMP files

Windows		 Dream Maker


6.Detail information about DMP file extension: PDP-10 Uncompressed Core Dump

File type PDP-10 Uncompressed Core Dump Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DMP file is a PDP-10 Uncompressed Core Dump.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DMP files



Can't open a DMP 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.DMP”。

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 DMP extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support DMP 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 DMP 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 DMP file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a DMP 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 DMP file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the DMP 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.