HDS File Extension

HDS file extension is created by Parallels, also known as Parallels Desktop Hard Disk File. HDS has been classified as Disk Image Files. This file is saved in a binary format, which requires a specific program to read its contents. You can open HDS files in Microsoft PlayReady program.

Parallels Desktop Hard Disk File Type

Parallels Desktop Hard Disk File Type

Extension	.hds
Developer	Parallels
Popularity	Very Common Common Average Uncommon Rare 5.0 (1 Votes) Thank you for voting!Already voted, thanks!
Mime Type	mime-type/not.available
Default Program	Microsoft PlayReady
Category	Disk Image Files
Format	Binary
Updated	12/1/2024

What is a HDS File Type?

The HDS files are located in an HDD hard disk file, which is itself saved in the VM .PVM file. To view the files contained in an HDS file, you mount the HDD file containing it with Parallels Mounter, a program included in Parallels Desktop. You can do this by following these instructions: If you do not see Parallels Mounter.app in the list of programs opening the hard disk with, you can find it in the directory / Library / Parallels / on your hard disk.

Free online HDS Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .HDS (Parallels Desktop Hard Disk File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to HDS, merge, split and compare the HDS files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

HDS Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Parallels Desktop Hard Disk File .HDS=11275 File Extensions while opening the .HDS=11275 files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open HDS Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Parallels Desktop Hard Disk File on your system such as Microsoft PlayReady.
2. Associate default Microsoft Microsoft PlayReady program for *.hds (Parallels Desktop Hard Disk File) files.
   
   

   Associate HDS Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.HDS (e.g example.hds) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Microsoft Microsoft PlayReady program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .hds files.
   
   

   Associate HDS Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.HDS (e.g example.hds) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Microsoft Microsoft PlayReady program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Microsoft PlayReady extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related HDS File Extensions

HDS default file extension is .HDS and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for HDS File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the HDS files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open HDS File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	Microsoft PlayReady 000 for Windows	Paid	Microsoft

Open HDS File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Parallels Desktop for Mac 15 for MacOs	Commercial	Parallels

Open HDS file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer

Open HDS file on Web

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Open HDS file on iOS

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Open HDS file on Android

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About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
3. Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About HDS - Parallels Desktop Hard Disk File

Updated 12/1/2024

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