File Extension Database

Open HDD File

Hard disk drives (HDD) are a fundamental part of any computer. They store all of your data from software applications to your personal data. File extensions associated with them allow the operating system to know what type of data is stored in each file. One such file extension is the .HDD file extension.

The primary way a .HDD file is used is as a data file. Certain video game software, like the PlayStation 2 HDD utility, uses .HDD files to save game data. In order to open these files, a PlayStation 2 emulator such as PCSX2 can be used. PCSX2 can emulate the PlayStation 2 console, letting you play PS2 games on a PC. It can be downloaded from https://pcsx2.net/.

Opening .HDD Files Using VirtualBox

Aside from gaming, .HDD files can also serve as virtual hard disk files. One application that uses this format is Oracle's VirtualBox. VirtualBox is a powerful virtualization product that allows users to run software written for one operating system on another OS without having to reboot to change operating systems. Files with the .HDD extension used in this way are virtual machine (VM) hard drive files that store data related to the VirtualBox VM. Oracle's VirtualBox can be downloaded from https://www.virtualbox.org/.

Opening .HDD Files Using Parallels Software

In addition to VirtualBox, .HDD files can also be used by Parallels Desktop, a software that allows Mac users to run Windows applications. Similar to VirtualBox, in Parallels Desktop, .HDD files are virtual machine disk files used to emulate physical hard disks. You could open .HDD file with Parallels Desktop that can be downloaded from https://www.parallels.com/.

HDD File Important Information

It is important to understand that these files are not meant to be opened manually by the user. They are generally managed by the software like VirtualBox or Parallels Desktop, and the PlayStation 2 emulator PCSX2. However, if you are sure that you want to open a .HDD file, you should always remember to use the software that created it, in order to prevent data corruption. Files that end with .HDD are usually large in size and can contain a lot of data, so it is important to handle them with care. Always backup your files to prevent potential data loss.

Typical HDD mime types:

application/x-virtualbox-hdd

Frequently associated Windows objects:

progId_VirtualBox.Shell.hdd

How Can I Open HDD File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open HDD file is to find a HDD file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a HDD file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open HDD file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as HDD file opener then try to search online for "HDD viewer", "application to open HDD file" or "open HDD file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open HDD file

How Can I Open HDD File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a HDD file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a HDD file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with HDD file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as HDD file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open HDD file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open HDD file then try to search for "HDD viewer", "application to open HDD file" or "read HDD file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read HDD file

How Can I Open HDD File on Android

If you downloaded a HDD file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded HDD file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "HDD".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "HDD viewer", "HDD file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open HDD File on iPhone or iPad

To open HDD File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the HDD file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "HDD". This way you can find apps which can open HDD files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "HDD viewer" or "HDD file" online in your favorite search engine.

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