.CDMP File Extension

Crash Dump File

CDMP is a System Files type developed by Microsoft for Windows. CDMP files are used to configure color display. You may have problems opening CDMP files. This happens when CDMP files open in unusual...

General Information

Title CDMP File Extension
Extension .cdmp
Full Form Crash Dump File
File Type System File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store crash data
Additional Functions Debugging, Analysis
Features Binary format, Detailed

File Characteristics

Quality Highly technical
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

System Analysis Yes
Error Debugging Yes
Performance Tuning Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Sensitive data exposure
Best Practices Restrict access, Encrypt files

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Associated with Windows NT
Latest Version Varies with Windows version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .dmp, .mdmp

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Windows Debugger Free Windows
WinDbg Free Windows
Visual Studio Free, Paid versions Windows, Mac