Summary of the vmdk file

VMDK files are associated with one type (s) files, and they can be viewed using VMware Workstation.Designed Vmware.. In general, this format is associated with four existing (s) applied (s) software (s) to the means (s). Usually they have format Virtual Machine Disk File. Most often the VMDK files are classified as Disk Image Files..

The VMDK file extension can be viewed in Windows, Linux and Mac. They are maintained mainly desktop computers and some mobile platforms. The popularity rating of the VMDK file extension is "low", which means that these files are usually not found in most user file storage.

It is interesting to learn more about the extension of the VMDK file? In order to learn about the program that opens the VMDK files, and also familiarize yourself with other troubleshooting tips, it is recommended to refer to detailed information about the file below.

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This type of files still retained the relevance and is actively used by developers and application software. Although the original software of this type of file can be moved to the second plan of a newer version (for example. Excel 97 vs Office 365), this type of files is still actively supported by the current software version. This process of interaction with the old operating system or outdated software version is also known as " backward compatibility».

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Types of VMDK files

VMDK Basic File Association

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The VMDK file extensions are files associated with the virtual disk files and it is created and used by the VMware program to start in the virtual machine. In VMDK files, raise up to a maximum of 2 GB, as the data is added to the virtual disk. Extension .DSK is the early versions of the files created using VMware software.

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Troubleshooting when opening VMDK files

Common problems with the opening of VMDK files

VMWare Workstation is not installed

By double clicking on the VMDK file, you can see the system dialog box in which it is reported "Unable to open this type of file". In this case, this is usually due to the fact that you did not install VMware Workstation for %% OS %%. Since your operating system does not know what to do with this file, you will not be able to open it by double-clicking on it.

Tip: If you are more than another program that can open the VMDK file, you can try to open this file by selecting this application from the list of possible programs.

Installed Wrong version of VMware Workstation

In some cases, you may have a newer (or older) version of the Virtual Machine Disk File file, not supported by the installed version of the application. In the absence of the correct version of the VMware Workstation (or any of the other programs listed above), it may be necessary to download another version of software or one of the other applied software tools listed above. Such a problem most often occurs when working in an older version of the application software from the file created in a newer versionwhich old version cannot recognize.

Tip: Sometimes you can get a general view of the VMDK file by right-clicking on the file, and then selecting "Properties" (Windows) or "Get information" (Mac OSX).

Summary: In any case, most of the problems arising during the opening of VMDK files are associated with the lack of installed correct application software on your computer.

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Other reasons for problems with opening VMDK files

Even if VMware Workstation has already been installed on your computer or other VMDK-related software, you can still encounter problems during the opening of the Virtual Machine Disk File files. If the problems of opening VMDK files are still not eliminated, perhaps the reason lies in other problems that do not allow you to open these files. Such problems include (are presented in order from the most up to the least common):

• Invalid links to VMDK files In the Windows registry ("Phonebook" of the Windows operating system)
• Random Delete Description VMDK file in the Windows registry
• Incomplete or improper installation VMDK Format Applied Software
• File damage VMDK (problems with the Virtual Machine Disk File file)
• Infection vmdk. malware
• Damaged or outdated drivers devices Equipment related to VMDK file
• Lack of sufficient system resources on a computer To open the Virtual Machine Disk File format

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How to fix problems with opening vmdk files

If you have on a computer installed antivirus program can scan all files on your computer, as well as each file separately. You can scan any file by right-clicking on the file and selecting the appropriate option to check the file for the presence of viruses.

For example, in this picture allocated mY-FILE.VMDK filethen you need to right-click on this file, and select the option in the File menu "Scan with AVG". When this parameter is selected, AVG Antivirus will open, which will check this file for viruses.

Sometimes an error may occur as a result invalid software installationWhat can be related to the problem that occurred during the installation process. It may interfere with your operating system. tie your VMDK file with proper application softwarehaving an impact on the so-called "Association of File Extensions".

Sometimes simple reinstalling VMware Workstation It can solve your problem correctly linking VMDK with VMware Workstation. In other cases, problems with file associations may result from bad Software Programming Developer, and you may be required to contact the developer for more accommodation.

Tip: Try updating the VMware Workstation to the latest version to make sure that the latest fixes and updates are installed.

It may seem too obvious, but often directly the VMDK itself may cause the problem. If you received a file through an email attachment or downloaded it from a website, and the download process was interrupted (for example, a power outage or for another reason), the file may be damaged. If possible, try to get a new copy of the VMDK file and try to open it again.

Caution: A damaged file may entail the occurrence of accompanying damage to the previous or already existing malware on your PC, so it is very important that the updated antivirus constantly worked on your computer.

If your VMDK file associated with hardware on your computerTo open the file you may need update device driversassociated with this equipment.

This problem Usually related to the types of multimedia filesthat depend on the successful opening of hardware inside the computer, for example, sound card or video card. For example, if you are trying to open an audio file, but you can't open it, you may need update sound card drivers.

Tip: If you get the VMDK file when trying to open error message associated with S.Sys File, the problem is likely to be associated with damaged or outdated device driversthat need to be updated. This process can be facilitated by using software to update drivers, such as DriverDoc.

If the steps did not solve the problemand you still have problems opening vmdk files, it may be related to lack of available system resources. For some versions of VMDK files, considerable amount of resources may be required (for example, memory / RAM, computing power) for proper opening on your computer. Such a problem occurs quite often if you use enough old computer hardware and at the same time a much newer operating system.

This problem may occur when a computer is difficult to cope with the task, since the operating system (and other services operating in the background) can consume too many resources to open the VMDK file. Try to close all applications on your PC before opening Virtual Machine Disk File. After freeing all the available resources on your computer, you will provide the best conditions for attempting to open the VMDK file.

If you performed all the steps described above, and your VMDK file still does not open, it may be necessary to perform equipment update. In most cases, even when using old versions of equipment, computing power can still be more than sufficient for most user applications (if you do not perform a lot of resource-intensive processor operation, such as 3D rendering, financial / scientific modeling or intensive multimedia work) . In this way, it is likely that your computer lacks the required amount of memory.(more often called "RAM", or RAM) to perform the task of opening a file.

Try updating the memoryTo find out whether it will help you open the VMDK file. To date, memory updates are quite affordable and very simple to install even for a regular computer user. As a bonus you probably see a good performance increase When you fulfill your computer from other tasks.

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A virtual disk that stores the contents of the VMWare virtual machine hard disk. It is possible to access the VMWare program as a physical hard disk. Usually wearing the name " .vdmk."and can be installed in a fixed size or configured while using VMware" S Virtual Disk Manager.

Other virtual disk files may include:

S [###]. Vmdk - to break the virtual disk files

F [###]. VMDK - For advanced splitting files localized on disk space

- [###]. VMDK - stores changes made on a virtual disk.

Early versions of the VMware program used for virtual disk files extension .DSK.

VDMK format files are used by the VMware program, but can be installed as a virtual disk using WinMount. After installing the VDMK file using WinMount, users can delete, copy and modify files on a virtual disk.

Expansion of the file.vmdk is an image of files on the hard drive VMWare. This file can be opened using the following programs: VMware Workstation 12, Winmount International Winmount, Oracle VirtualBox, Gilles Vollant WinImage.

Unduchi installed on a virtual rigid VHD disk, the second Windows operating system is in no way inferior to the one that is located on another section of the disc. On the contrary, the first compared to the second there are two significant advantages. FirstlyTo set Windows to install the VHD disk, there is no need to redistribute disk space if you initially do not extend the empty disk partition under the second operating system.

The VHD disk is created as part of the Windows installation process using the command line, with its help and mounted in the system to be visible among the partitions to install the system. SecondlyWorking with the second Windows installed on a virtual VHD disk, you can directly download it on your computer and using hypervisor software.

Any operating system installed on the VHD disk can be opened inside the programs. and And work with them exactly as well as with any systems created by the means of these programs. Moreover, both programs initially provide for the possibility of creating operating systems using a VHD disk. VirtualBox openly allows you to select a VHD format when creating a hard disk of the virtual machine. But in the VMware Workstation program, at least such a moment and is envisaged, but the useable selection menu, as in the case of VirtualBox, no. Expansion ". VHD " For the created hard drive, you need to be prescribed manually by replacing them preset ".Vmdk" – "Native" virtual hard disk format VMWare Workstation .

The only moment in which VHD disk "Native" VMware Workstation and VirtualBox programs - respectively, Vmdk. and VDIThis is the use of disk space in full. Whereas virtual hard drives of programs - Vmdk. and VDI - Squeeze the data of virtual machines to save space on the real computer. In particular, VMware Workstation virtual machines on a physical hard disk occupy almost half the place, which is available to guest operating systems.

So, we have an operating system installed on a virtual VHD disk.

How to open it inside the main operating system using VMware Workstation and VirtualBox hypervisors?

Opening a VHD disk in

In the main VMware Workstation window, you launch the opening process of the new virtual machine. This can be done both using the visual button on the home tab of the program and in the menu.

The creation wizard will start the creation of a new virtual machine, and in its first window, click the selective type of configuration.

Click in the program configuration settings window.

We do not install the operating system, therefore, there can be no source of download. Choose the third point – installing the system later. Click

In our case, there is a VHD disk with installed Windows 8.1, and select it in the list of operating systems and their versions. Click

We call the virtual machine and specify its location on the computer. Work files will be stored in the specified location. . The VHD disk itself will naturally be where it was. Click

In our case, there are integer four cores, because a generous gesture from the Bar shoulder will give a virtual machine two of them. Click

But a generous gesture in terms of RAM will not work. We allocate only the required minimum - 1 GB . Click

Preset network type NAT. In our case suits. Click

Do not change the type of controller i / O.. Click

The same applies to the type of disk - leave the pre-installed SCSI. Click

Finally, we got to the point of changing the preset parameters. In the virtual disk selection window we need a second option. Click

In the next window, click the button review and specify the path to VHD file. By default, VMware Workstation does not want to see this file format. , Introducing all the files of our own production. And to see the VHD file, in the Explorer window you need to install display parameter for all files .

Speaking the path of placement of the VHD disk, click.

Setting up the virtual machine is complete.

Let's return to the Main Window VMWare Workstation and see a new virtual machine in the list of existing ones. Run it.

The Windows startup process will begin with the adaptation of the system to the working conditions of the hypervisor. Drivers, system settings, Windows 8.1 Metro applications will be updated. In some cases, the launch of the virtual machine may be accompanied by Windows Recovery Environment. In this case, you just need to choose continued system use.

Soon the system will boot.

Opening a VHD disk in VirtualBox

In the VirtualBox program, the opening process of the VHD file is simpler. In the main window of the program click the button. Then in the first window of the running wizard of creating a new virtual machine, we set it name, choose operating system and her version. Click "Next".

Indicate rAM size. Click "Next".

In the virtual hard disk selection window, as in the previous case, choose using an existing disk. Using the review button, specify the path to VHD file. Click

Return to the VirtualBox Main Window and launch the newly created virtual machine.

VirtualBox will also adapt the guest operating system to its specifics of operation - the driver will be installed, system settings are applied, etc.

After a minute, two in the program window, we will observe the most Windows installed on the VHD disk.

What is this file - VMDK?

Files with extension.vmdk contain data as a virtual disk representing the contents of the VMWare virtual disk hard disk. Access to the VMDK disk is possible in the same way as access to the physical disk using virtualization software. Configuring a disc, such as its fixed or growing tank, can be performed using the Virtual Disk Manager utility. In earlier software versions used extension .DSK.

VMDK file naming can be difficult. The main disk file is just name.vmdk, but you can save it in parts, where each part of the file has the name-S [

Program (s) able to open the file .Vmdk

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If a situation appeared in which you cannot open the VMDK file on your computer - the reasons may be several. The first and at the same time the most important (occurs most often) is the lack of the appropriate application of the service VMDK among those installed on your computer.

The easiest way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been executed, - the program to maintain the VMDK file you will find below. Now it is enough to download and set the appropriate application.

In the further part of this page you will find other possible reasons that cause problems with VMDK files.

Possible problems with files in VMDK format

The lack of opening and working with the VMDK file, should not know at all that we do not have the appropriate software installed on your computer. Other problems that also block us the ability to work with the VMware Virtual Disk Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.

• Damage to the open VMDK file.
• File erroneous links VMDK in registry entries.
• Random Delete Description of the VMDK Expansion from the Windows Registry
• Noncomple setting of appliqué serving VMDK format
• The open VMDK file is infected with undesirable, harmful software.
• On the computer too little space to open the VMDK file.
• Equipment drivers used by computer to open the VMDK file are irrelevant.

If you are confident that all the listed reasons are missing in your case (or have been excluded), the VMDK file must cooperate with your programs without any problems. If the problem with the VMDK file is still not solved, it may mean that in this case another, a rare problem with the VMDK file appeared. In this case, only the help of a specialist remains.

In this material we will talk about the expansion of VMDK. What to open materials of this type, consider in detail below. We are talking about a virtual machine disk file. The developer of this solution is VMware.

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In this material we will talk about the expansion of VMDK. What to open materials of this type, consider in detail below. We are talking about the disk file by the developer of this solution is VMware.

Description

The VMDK file received its name from the phrase of Virtual Machine Disk. This item is intended for use in virtual machines as a disk image. We are interested in is documented and open. By content and structure, it is similar to a hard disk. The virtual medium may consist of a single or multiple files of the format you are interested in. You can, for example, to specify that the virtual disk should be divided into parts with a volume of 1 GB. In this case, the number of files directly depends on the size of the carrier. The file you are interested in may contain data on disk sections.

Main solution

So, in front of us in VMDK format. How to open it will help to understand the VMware Workstation application. We are talking about a tool that allows you to run several operating systems simultaneously on one personal computer. For this, the application emulates a separate PC. As a result, it becomes possible to produce with it almost any actions available for a regular computer. In particular, we are talking about installing applications and operating systems.

This software allows testing a variety of solutions running any available OS. It does not have to violate the work of the main, already installed on the platform computer. It is possible to simultaneously launch applications on different operating systems without rebooting the computer. You can test, as well as correct new programs in a special environment.

The tool allows you to demonstrate the compatibility of the application with various platforms. It is possible to create a reference architecture before its introduction into production environments. The tool allows you to consolidate virtual computers. Updated versions of this application supported 64-bit platforms. For the MacOS operating system, a separate tool was created, which is called VMware Fusion. We are talking about software created, in order to in conditions of the environment X, it was possible to launch programs created for other platforms.

The application significantly expands the capabilities of the MAC operating system. You can most optimize the work of programs created for third-party platforms. A simple interface makes the work convenient and fast. You can also use the unique features of the Mavericks environment available in Windows. In particular, the MAC user can operate several monitors that are connected to a computer. The instrument described allows you to enjoy Windows features. The program uses successful processor computing power and optimized modules. Thus, Windows applications are consistently working together with Mac programs.

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We continue the conversation about VMDK format. How do you already know how to open files of this type, but the decision described above is not the only one. We can also help one of the following applications: VMware Player, Winmount, Sun XVM, VMware Server, SuSe Studio, QEMU, Oracle VirtualBox, Parallels Workstation, Gilles Vollant WinImage. Now you know what VMDK is how to open it, also discussed.

The most common cause of problems with the disclosure of the VMDK file is simply the absence of appropriate applications installed on your computer. In this case, it is enough to find, download and install an application serving files in VMDK format - such programs are available below.

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What is this file - VMDK?

Files with extension.vmdk contain data as a virtual disk representing the contents of the VMWare virtual disk hard disk. Access to the VMDK disk is possible in the same way as access to the physical disk using virtualization software. Configuring a disc, such as its fixed or growing tank, can be performed using the Virtual Disk Manager utility. In earlier software versions used extension .DSK.

VMDK file naming can be difficult. The main disk file is just name.vmdk, but you can save it in parts, where each part of the file has the name-S [

Program (s) able to open the file .Vmdk

Windows

Mac Os.

Linux.

How to open vmdk files

If a situation appeared in which you cannot open the VMDK file on your computer - the reasons may be several. The first and at the same time the most important (occurs most often) is the lack of the appropriate application of the service VMDK among those installed on your computer.

The easiest way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been executed, - the program to maintain the VMDK file you will find below. Now it is enough to download and set the appropriate application.

In the further part of this page you will find other possible reasons that cause problems with VMDK files.

Possible problems with files in VMDK format

The lack of opening and working with the VMDK file, should not know at all that we do not have the appropriate software installed on your computer. Other problems that also block us the ability to work with the VMware Virtual Disk Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.

• Damage to the open VMDK file.
• File erroneous links VMDK in registry entries.
• Random Delete Description of the VMDK Expansion from the Windows Registry
• Noncomple setting of appliqué serving VMDK format
• The open VMDK file is infected with undesirable, harmful software.
• On the computer too little space to open the VMDK file.
• Equipment drivers used by computer to open the VMDK file are irrelevant.

If you are confident that all the listed reasons are missing in your case (or have been excluded), the VMDK file must cooperate with your programs without any problems. If the problem with the VMDK file is still not solved, it may mean that in this case another, a rare problem with the VMDK file appeared. In this case, only the help of a specialist remains.