.DMP File Extension

DMP files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Windows Memory Dump

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General Information

Title DMP File Extension
Extension .dmp
Full Form Windows Memory Dump File
File Type System File
Developer Microsoft Corporation
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

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

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on state
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

System Diagnostics Yes
Error Debugging Yes
Software Development Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Sensitive data exposure
Best Practices Access control, Encryption

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Windows NT
Latest Version Depends on Windows version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .mdmp, .hdmp

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Windows Debugger (WinDbg) Free Windows
BlueScreenView Free Windows
WhoCrashed Free, Premium Windows

Type 2: Luma3DS Crash Dump

General Information

Title DMP File Extension - Luma3DS
Extension .dmp
Full Form Luma3DS Crash Dump File
File Type Crash Dump File
Developer Luma3DS Team
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store crash info
Additional Functions Debugging aid
Features Binary format, Error capturing

File Characteristics

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

Use Cases

Game Debugging Yes
Software Maintenance Yes
Error Reporting Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Sensitive info
Best Practices Access control, Encryption

Historical/Version Information

Associated with Luma3DS updates
Format Changes As needed by updates

Associated Types

Related Extensions .3dsx, .cia, .3ds, .elf

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Luma3DS Free Nintendo 3DS System