Opening a Dump File Using KD
Command Prompt
In a Command Prompt window, you can open a dump file when you launch KD. Use the following command.
kd -y SymbolPath -i ImagePath -z DumpFileName
The -v option (verbose mode) is also useful. For more information about the command-line syntax, see KD Command-Line Options.
KD Command Line
You can also open a dump file after the debugger is running by entering the .opendump (Open Dump File) command, followed by g (Go).