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How to open VHD files on your device

If an error occurs when you try to open VHD file on your device, you should do two things – install appropriate software and associate VHD 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. VHD File Extension
  2. 2. What is a(n) VHD file?
  3. 3. How to open VHD file?
    1. 3.1 Install a program that supports VHD files
      1. 3.1.1 Programs that can open VHD files
    2. 3.2 Associate given software with VHD files
    3. 3.3 Check whether no other errors related to VHD files occur
  4. 4. Similar file extensions

VHD File Extension

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  • File type Virtual PC Virtual Hard Disk
  • File developer Microsoft
  • File category Disk Image Files
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What is a(n) VHD file?

A disk image file with the extension .VHD stores the hard disk image in binary format, including partitions, files, folders and file system. It is used by Microsoft Windows Virtual PC to operate the virtual machine. The extension has been improved to the .VHDX format.

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How to open VHD file?

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

Step 1. Install a program that supports VHD files

In order to open VHD 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 VHD extension.

Programs that can open VHD 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, VHD 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 VHD 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 VHD files.

Step 2. Associate given software with VHD files

A situation can arise where user has an appropriate application supporting VHD files installed on their system, but such application is not associated with this type of files. In order to associate given application with VHD 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 VHD 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 VHD files.

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

  1. File with VHD 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 VHD file is stored
  4. File icon does not represent the original file but is only a shortcut to the location where the VHD file was saved and then deleted
  5. User account is not privileged to perform operations on VHD files. In that case it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert

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