Tips to open KDMP file

Can't open the KDMP file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open KDMP files as well as a list of programs that support KDMP files.

KDMP file extension

File Name Windows Crash Dump Format
File Developer Microsoft
File Category Developer Files

The KDMP file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the KDMP files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the KDMP file on each system platform.

Operating systems
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What is KDMP file?

The KDMP file has been categorized as Developer Files. It was designed by Microsoft. In addition to this file, the Developer Files category includes 1205 related files. Windows Crash Dump Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. Alternatively, you can use 2 other programs. Microsoft Windows, Debugging Tools will apply when it is not possible to use Windows Debug Tools.

How to open KDMP file?

An often recurring problem with Windows Crash Dump Format is that KDMP is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file KDMP to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the KDMP file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install Windows Debug Tools

In this case, you should first verify that the Windows Debug Tools application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Windows Debug Tools into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file KDMP with Windows Debug Tools. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open KDMP files.

Step 2. Create association of Windows Debug Tools with KDMP files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the KDMP file still does not use the Windows Debug Tools program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Windows Debug Tools application as the default for handling the KDMP file.

Step 3. Update Windows Debug Tools to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Windows Debug Tools program, it is possible that Windows Crash Dump Format requires a newer version of the program.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the KDMP file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:

The KDMP file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to KDMP files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our KDMP file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover KDMP files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the KDMP files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged KDMP files.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file KDMP except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the KDMP file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the KDMP file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.