What Is the File Extension Dmp?
Identification A file with the .dmp file extension is known as a Windows “dump file.” Function A file with the .dmp file extension contains information that is dumped or saved when a computer program fails. Benefits By analyzing the information contained in .dmp files, it is often possible to see the error message that the program displayed in relation to what processes the program was completing. This makes it possible to determine the cause of the crash. Programs Programs used to analyze .dmp files include Windows Debug Tools, Windows Kernel Debug and Microsoft Dumpflop. Considerations In some cases, .dmp files are generated by a program known as Savedump.exe, which is used to reinstall a Windows computer to its previous settings following a crash.