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Basic information about HDD file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension HDD（*.HDD or *.hdd）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the HDD file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the HDD file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the HDD file with their brief description and a list of programs that support HDD file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the HDD file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the HDD file?
How to open a HDD file?
What programs do I need to open a HDD file?
What programs help to create and edit a HDD file?
How to convert HDD files to another file format?
How to convert another files to HDD file format?

1.Detail information about HDD file extension: Parallels Desktop Hard Disk File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert HDD files
File type	Parallels Desktop Hard Disk File	Category	Disk Image Files
Developer	Parallels	File format	Binary
Description	HDD file is a Parallels Desktop Hard Disk File developed by Parallels. Virtual hard disk created by Parallels Desktop virtualization software; stores the data for a virtual machine's hard drive (you can think of it containing the Windows C: drive for Windows VMs); used for loading the VM's files when the VM is started.
Windows	Parallels Workstation VirtualBox VMware vCenter Converter Standalone
macOS	Parallels Desktop 13 for Mac

How to convert HDD files to another file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for HDD files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve HDD to another files conversion, you may use the option.

HDD to PVS

HDD to VMDK

How to convert another files to HDD file format?

There are 4 records in our database eligible for another files to HDD file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to HDD conversion, you may use the option.

Can't open a HDD file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.HDD”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the HDD extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support HDD file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of HDD files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a HDD file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a HDD file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a HDD file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the HDD file is damaged.
Whether the HDD file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the HDD file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the HDD file format is incompletely.
Whether the HDD file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a HDD file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a HDD file.

If the HDD file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.