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How to open DUMP files on your device

If an error occurs when you try to open DUMP file on your device, you should do two things – install appropriate software and associate DUMP files with this software. If this does not solve the problem, then the cause may be different – you will find more details in this article.

  1. 1. DUMP File Extension
  2. 2. What is a(n) DUMP file?
  3. 3. How to open DUMP file?
    1. 3.1 Install a program that supports DUMP files
      1. 3.1.1 Programs that can open DUMP files
    2. 3.2 Associate given software with DUMP files
    3. 3.3 Check whether no other errors related to DUMP files occur
  4. 4. Similar file extensions

DUMP File Extension

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  • File type Google BreakPad Crash Log Format
  • File developer Google
  • File category Misc Files
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What is a(n) DUMP file?

Files with the DUMP extension are used to investigate the cause of the program distributor's failure. For example, Google BreakPad uses it in the procedure of informing about failures. DUMP files in the event of an error are saved to local media from where they can be sent to the developer.

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How to open DUMP file?

There can be various causes of problems that can arise when opening opening .DUMP files. Each problem requires a different approach, but most can be solved by following he instructions below.

Step 1. Install a program that supports DUMP files

In order to open DUMP file an appropriate program that supports this file format must be installed on the system. Below is the list of programs that support files with DUMP extension.

Programs that can open DUMP files

Windows programs
Windows
MAC OS programs
MAC OS
Linux programs
Linux

Download installer for given application and launch it. After the installation has been completed, DUMP files should be opened with installed application by default next time you try to open this type of file.

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Not all listed applications will be capable of performing all operations on DUMP files. Some applications may only be capable of opening such file and viewing its contents while the purpose of others may be converting files to other file formats. Therefore you should check beforehand the capabilities of applications in relation to DUMP files.

Step 2. Associate given software with DUMP files

A situation can arise where user has an appropriate application supporting DUMP files installed on their system, but such application is not associated with this type of files. In order to associate given application with DUMP files user should open a file submenu by right-clicking the file icon and selecting "Open with" option. System will display a list of suggested programs that can be used to open DUMP files. Select appropriate option and check "Always use selected application to open this kind of files". System will save this information from now on use selected program to open DUMP files.

When the above-mentioned solutions fail, other options must be pursued. It is possible that the DUMP file in question is corrupted or damage. The most common causes of file damage are:

  1. File with DUMP extension is incomplete (for example, file has not been downloaded completely from the internet or not copied properly from source)
  2. File data is corrupted
  3. Damaged or corrupted storage medium on which the DUMP file is stored
  4. File icon does not represent the original file but is only a shortcut to the location where the DUMP file was saved and then deleted
  5. User account is not privileged to perform operations on DUMP files. In that case it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert

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