In this post I going to explain, how to mount VHD file in Windows 10. Here you will get the three methods to mount and unmount VHD or VHDX files in Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 etc. Before star the article we firstly we will describe what is VHD or VHDX files.
What is VHD File
VHD is a file format which represents a virtual hard drive. It can be stored anywhere the physical host can access. There are two main types of virtual hard drive fixed-size and dynamically expanding. Both types have a maximum size value that specifies how large the disk will appear to virtual machines.
What is VHDX File
VHDX is hyper-V virtual hard disk format found in Windows server 2012. The main advantage of switching to VHDX is its increased storage capacity of 64 TB, instead of VHD standard storage limit of 2 TB.
How To Mount VHD and VHDX File In Windows 10
There are various methods to mount and unmount VHD or VHDX files in Windows 10. Here I am explaining few simple methods which can helps you to mount unmount VHD files.
Mount VHD and VHDX File In Windows 10 Using Disk Management
Using disk management users can easily mount and unmount VHD files. All steps are given below:
- Right hit on Windows PC then click on manage option.
- After that the disk management dialogue box open, under storage, right hit on disk management and hit of attach VHD.
- For unmount VHD/VHDX disk, right-hit on the newly created volume and hit on Detach VHD option.
Mount VHD and VHDX File In Windows 10 With Command Prompt
This method is used for Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 to mount or unmount VHD/VHDX file. Follow below mentioned steps:
- Press Win+X keys, and hit on Command Prompt (Admin) mode. In the command prompt, type disk part and tap the Enter button. Enter the following command to choose the VHD/VHDX file by giving its location.
- Choose vdisk file = “location of VHD file”
- Type “attach vdisk” and press Enter for mount the VHD/VHDX file.
- For unmount a VHD/VHDX file, write “detach vdisk” and press Enter.
Mount VHD and VHDX File In Windows 10 Windows Explorer
This method is an easy one to mount and unmount VHD & VHDX file in Windows 10, 8, 7 etc. Please following the below mentioned steps:
In Windows, right hit on the VHD/VHDX file and select Mount VHD. The VHD disk is added to your computer this will be an additional drive. Users can execute any actions like copy, move or access the data from the drive. It will act as a physical storage.
In the newly generated volume or drive, by right-hit and select Eject to disconnect or unmount.
Sometimes, while executing above manual approaches, VHD/VHDX file might get corrupted or unreadable. If you are the one facing the same issue then, you can move the next steps. That I mentioned below:
Try Trusted VHD Data Recovery Software
With the help of SoftwarePro VHD Data Recovery Software users can recover any size of data with any file size limitation. It has the capability to recover deleted, damaged, corrupted, and lost data from VHD or VHDX files. This software is capable enough to recover healthy VHD files without installing a virtual machine. Now, we will know the working steps of the software.
Steps to Recover Damaged Data From VHD or VHDX Files
- Firstly Download and Install VHD data recovery software on your Windows PC.
- Now, click on open button from the menu bar of the application
- After that software will give you the option to choose either VHD or VHDX files. Users can choose anyone as per their requirements.
- Navigate to the location where you have saved your VHD or VHDX (Virtual Hard Drive) and browse. But the virtual disk should be unmounted.
- Here the utility will provide you with various options, select the needed one. To restore damaged data from VHD. Check Advance Radio Button and from Scan type.
- After completing the scan procedure the application will provide you with a preview of recovered items in the tool panel.
- Now click on the Save button from the software menu bar and provide the location to save restored files. And finally, go to the location and preview corrupted virtual hard disk files in a healthy state.
Summing Up
In this write up we have discussed how to mount VHD files in Windows 10. In this post, we have given 3 manual methods and one trusted third-party software. Now it’s your turn to take decisions wisely. You can choose any option. But the SysTools software is the best way to recover deleted, corrupted, shift deleted, formatted, reformatted, VHD, or VHDX files.
