Varieties of HDMP Files

Main HDMP Affiliation

.HDMP

File Ext:	.hdmp
Category:	Windows Heap Dump

HDMP is an uncompressed error dump file generated by Windows XP/Vista when a program has an critical error or crashes. HDMP file can sometimes be used to solve problems by a specialist.

Created by:	Microsoft Corporation
Class:	System Files
Location:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.hdmp

Software Programs That Open The Windows Heap Dump:

Microsoft Windows by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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HDMP File Complications

Typical HDMP Opening Challenges

Microsoft Windows Disappeared

You attempt to load your HDMP file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The HDMP File Extension". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Microsoft Windows for %%os%% installed on your computer. Your operating system cannot associate your HDMP with Microsoft Windows, so double-clicking the file won't work.

Tip: If you don't have Microsoft Windows installed, and you know of another program to open your HDMP file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".

Obsolete Version of Microsoft Windows

It is possible that your version of Microsoft Windows isn't able to open your Windows Heap Dump file due to incompatibility. If you've got the wrong version of Microsoft Windows installed, you'll need to install the correct version. Your Windows Heap Dump file was probably created by a newer release of Microsoft Windows than what's currently installed your computer.

Tip: Right-clicking on your HDMP, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.

Primarily, problems experienced when opening HDMP files are due to having the incorrect version of Microsoft Windows installed on your computer.

Other Causes of HDMP File Opening Problems

You can still experience errors opening HDMP files even with the latest version of Microsoft Windows installed on your PC. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening HDMP files. Additional factors include:

• Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for HDMP
• The HDMP file description within the Windows Registry was removed
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the HDMP format
• HDMP file corruption
• Your HDMP is infected with malware
• HDMP-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Windows Heap Dump format