Tips to open MDMP file

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

MDMP file extension

File Name Windows Minidump
File Developer Microsoft
File Category System Files

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

Operating systems
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What is MDMP file?

The .MDMP file is a Windows platform system file. This is a program memory dump by the operating system as a result of a fatal error. It is usually generated together with an .HDMP file (memory stack data dump). These files may be sent to Microsoft for analysis. This is done automatically as error reporting. The files can also be analyzed manually using the appropriate tools. You can use Microsoft Visual studio or use dedicated programs for "dump" analysis.

How to open MDMP file?

The most common problem when using Windows Minidump is that a specific MDMP is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open MDMP, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the MDMP 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 Microsoft Windows SDK

The first step is to check if the computer has the Microsoft Windows SDK program installed. This can be achieved by typing Microsoft Windows SDK into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open MDMP files.

Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Windows SDK with MDMP files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the MDMP file to open in the Microsoft Windows SDK application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the MDMP file with the Microsoft Windows SDK program.

Step 3. Update Microsoft Windows SDK to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Microsoft Windows SDK program, it is possible that Windows Minidump requires a newer version of the program.

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

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the MDMP file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the MDMP file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover MDMP files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the MDMP file. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair MDMP file corruption.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted MDMP files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
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. It is best to move MDMP to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the MDMP file again. However, some background programs may block the MDMP file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.