Identify the .dmp file type
Use WinDbg or WinDbg Preview for Windows crash dumps
Use Visual Studio to open and inspect dump files
Use Dumpchk for basic dump verification
Use Notepad++ or a hex editor for raw viewing
Use a compatible database or application if the .dmp file was created by specific software
Match the tool to the program that generated the dump file
Install the required debugging tools before opening the file
Open the file from the tool’s File menu or drag and drop it into the application
Analyze the dump with symbols if you need detailed debugging results