File Extension Database

Open MDMP File

An MDMP format and extension file is a compressed data file created by Windows after a program crash or error.

The MDMP contains data "dumped" from the program's memory space, which includes error information that can be used for debugging.

MDMP files are typically created along with an uncompressed HDMP file and may be submitted to Microsoft as part of a bug feedback process.

Open an MDMP file

You can open for analysis an MDMP file using Microsoft Visual Studio by selecting File ? Open Project, setting the "Files of type" option to "Dump Files", choosing the MDMP file, clicking Open , and then running the debugger.

The debugger will create a mock process, which will stop at the instruction responsible for the failure.

MDMP files can also be parsed using WinDbg, a debugging program that is part of the Microsoft Windows SDK.

Software to open and work with an MDMP file

Typical MDMP application file locations:

"g:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe" "%1"
c:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe "%1"
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe" "%1"

Frequently used application names to open MDMP files:

Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0
Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0

Frequently associated Windows objects:

VisualStudio.mdmp.10.0
VisualStudio.mdmp.9.0

How Can I Open MDMP File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open MDMP file is to find a MDMP file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a MDMP file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open MDMP file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as MDMP file opener then try to search online for "MDMP viewer", "application to open MDMP file" or "open MDMP file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open MDMP file

How Can I Open MDMP File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a MDMP file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a MDMP file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with MDMP file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as MDMP file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open MDMP file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open MDMP file then try to search for "MDMP viewer", "application to open MDMP file" or "read MDMP file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read MDMP file

How Can I Open MDMP File on Android

If you downloaded a MDMP file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded MDMP file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "MDMP".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "MDMP viewer", "MDMP file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open MDMP File on iPhone or iPad

To open MDMP File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the MDMP file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "MDMP". This way you can find apps which can open MDMP files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "MDMP viewer" or "MDMP file" online in your favorite search engine.

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