.HDD File

.hdd is Parallels Desktop Hard Disk File

Key Features: .HDD File Extension

Features	Description
File Extension	.hdd
Format	Binary
Created by	Parallels
Category	Disk Image

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How to open:
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What is an .HDD file?

The hdd file extension is mainly associated with Parallels Workstation and Parallels Desktop for Mac virtualization software - a family of competitive products to VMware Workstation.

A typical .hdd file (Virtual Machine hard disk) contains virtual disk image of operation system and programs usable in Parallels Workstation. It is stored in the .pvm virtual machine container.

This file can be mounted by Parallels Mounter tool. Parallels Mounter allows you to browse the contents of your virtual machines and virtual hard disks directly in the Finder, without starting Parallels Explorer. But unlike Parallels Explorer, Parallels Mounter doesn't support VMware, Microsoft PC, and VirtualBox virtual machine files. Parallels Mounter is automatically installed along with Parallels Desktop for Mac.

Files with hdd file extension can be mostly found as virtual hard drives from Parallels Workstation and Parallels Desktop for Mac.

How to open:

Use with Parallels virtualization software to work with the *.hdd files. This file can be mounted like new drive into you host OS by Parallels mounter tool.

How to convert:

Various virtual machine files can be usually converted for use on different virtualization platforms. Typically done with some kind of export function.

Parallels Desktop Hard Disk File - File openers

Mac

Parallels Desktop 14 for Mac

How to solve problems with HDD files

Associate the HDD file extension with the correct application. On :
Windows: Right click on any HDD file and then click "Open with" > "Choose another app". Now select another program and check the box "Always use this app to open *.HDD files". Mac: Right click (or Ctrl-click) the HDD file, then click "Open with" > "Other...". Then choose another program and check the "Always Open With" box. Linux: Right click on the file, and select "Open with" and choose another program. iPhone: Tap the file. If you do not see an app to open the file, then tap Share "Share" and choose an app. Alternatively, save the file. Then open the Files app Files app. There long-press on the file, then release your finger. You will see a black menu bar. Then tap "Share" and select an app. Android: Tap the Settings icon on your smartphone, then tap on the Apps section. There tap the Options icon in the top right-hand corner of the screen to change the default apps.
Update your software that should actually open .HDD is Parallels Desktop Hard Disk File. Because only the current version supports the latest HDD file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Parallels manufacturer website after an available .HDD is Parallels Desktop Hard Disk File update.
To make sure that your HDD file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with antivirus software.

.HDD File

Key Features: .HDD File Extension

What is an .HDD file?

How to open:

How to convert:

Mac

Parallels

Disk Image

Binary

How to solve problems with HDD files