This application is the first step in creating a tool that provides a rich and powerful environment for visualising and analysing minidumps of processes running the CLR. The first step is getting access to the different data streams inside the file.
Publisher’s description
What is Minidump Explorer?
Minidump Explorer is an open-source program for Windows from GregTheDev. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (GregTheDev/MinidumpExplorer) has 109 stars. On Windows it registers 2 file types, including .dmp and .hdmp.
Project description on GitHub: “Inspect and capture minidump files. Includes stand alone library for reading minidump files.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Minidump Explorer is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is Minidump Explorer safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
12CA13969D7A0B3D32C29F16E84931F076F244E256B6DCF53A5B10D669C9B7D7· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8Latest | December 31, 2018 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id GregTheDev.MinidumpExplorer -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- GregTheDev
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/GregTheDev/MinidumpExplorer
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.8
- Released
- December 31, 2018
- Added to the catalogue
- June 11, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 109
- GitHub forks
- 21
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- GregTheDev.MinidumpExplorer
File types it opens (2)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Minidump Explorer free?
Yes. Minidump Explorer is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Minidump Explorer safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Minidump Explorer with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does Minidump Explorer run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Can I use Minidump Explorer without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.