Opening an HDD File

The HDD file type is primarily associated with Parallels Desktop.

HDD	File extension: HDD
	File type:	hard disk drive image

What is an HDD file?

HDD files mostly belong to Parallels Desktop by Parallels. A HDD file is a virtual hard disk image created by Parallels Desktop system virtualization software. It contains the file system, operating system, installed applications, and user files of a given virtual machine. When accessed from a virtual machine, a HDD file behaves like a physical hard disk mounted on a computer. Users may import and use existing HDD disk images in a virtual machine. The Parallels Mounter utility bundled with Parallels Desktop can be used to mount and examine a HDD file without starting its virtual machine.

How to open HDD files

You need a suitable software like Parallels Desktop to open an HDD file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your HDD file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a HDD file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert HDD files:

Parallels Desktop by Parallels
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. HDD files are often referred to as Parallels Desktop disk images because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
HelloDOC (data) by IMAGINE Éditions
HelloDoc is a discontinued software used to manage patient's medical data. It uses a HDD file to save some type of data. This file format is classified as Data.

Technical Data for HDD File Extension

File classification:

Disk Image

Related files:

hhd, hdi, hdx, mp4, pvm, fdd, pvs

Mime type:

application/octet-stream

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: HotDisc.Designer.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\IOMEGA~2\IOMEGA~1.EXE

an hdd hard disk drive image is a special file format by Parallels and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with HDD files

Associate the HDD file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open hard disk drive images. Because only the current version supports the latest HDD file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Parallels manufacturer website after an available Parallels Desktop update.
To make sure that your HDD file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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