VHD File Extension

VHD file extension is created by Microsoft, also known as Virtual PC Virtual Hard Disk. VHD has been classified as Disk Image Files. This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open VHD files in VMware Fusion program.

Virtual PC Virtual Hard Disk File Type

What is a VHD File Type?

Since June 2005, the format specification for VHD image has been available under a free-royalty license. In 2012 the VHDX format was introduced as an extension of the VHD format. VHDX-registered virtual hard drives are stored in .VHDX files.

You can view the contents of a VHD file manually using 7 @-@Zip.

Free online VHD Tools & Apps

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

VHD Converter

Open VHD

Edit VHD

Compare VHD Files

Merge VHD Files

Split VHD Files

VHD Metadata Viewer

VHD Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Virtual PC Virtual Hard Disk .VHD File Extensions while opening the .VHD files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open VHD Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Virtual PC Virtual Hard Disk on your system such as VMware Fusion.
2. Associate default Vmware VMware Fusion program for *.vhd (Virtual PC Virtual Hard Disk) files.
   
   

   Associate VHD Default Program on Windows

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

   Associate VHD Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.VHD (e.g example.vhd) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Vmware VMware Fusion 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 .VMware Fusion extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related VHD File Extensions

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

All Platform Software Programs for VHD File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the VHD 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 VHD File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	DT Soft Daemon Tools 6 for Windows	Commercial	DT Soft
	Igor Pavlov 7-Zip 16 for Windows	Open Source	7-Zip
	Xilinx ISE Design Suite 14 for Windows	Commercial	Xilinx
	Smart Projects IsoBuster 4.3 for Windows	Shareware	Smart Projects
	PowerISO 6 for Windows	Commercial	PowerISO
	Oracle VM VirtualBox 5 for Windows	Freeware	Oracle
	Corel WinZip 25 STANDARD for Windows	Commercial	Corel

Open VHD File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	DT Soft Daemon Tools 6 for MacOs	Commercial	DT Soft
	VMware Fusion 10 for MacOs	Commercial	VMware
	Green Mountain DirectVHDL 000 for MacOs	Paid	Green Mountain DirectVHDL
	Oracle VM VirtualBox 5 for MacOs	Freeware	Oracle

Open VHD file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	Xilinx ISE Design Suite 14 for Linux	Commercial	Xilinx
	Oracle VM VirtualBox 5 for Linux	Freeware	Oracle

Open VHD file on Web

Open VHD file on iOS

Open VHD file on Android

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 VHD - Virtual PC Virtual Hard Disk

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