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Written By Mithilesh Tata
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Updated on August 4th, 2023
What is VDI File & How to Open VDI File
Summary: In this blog we will explore methods to open a VDI file in VirtualBox using manual and professional methods. Generally Opening a VDI (VirtualBox Disk Image) file requires virtualization software like Oracle VirtualBox. Here’s a step-by-step guide to open a VDI file using VirtualBox and professional VDI Recovery Software. Let’s see all the possible solutions in detail. Download Now Purchase Now
What is VDI File
VirtualBox is an open-source application used in virtualization.It is created by Innotek GmbH.It was then acquired by Sun Microsystems in 2008 and later by Oracle in 2010.Nowadays it is called as Oracle VM VirtualBox.VirtualBox can be installed in Windows, Linus, MacOS, Solaris, OpenSolaris, etc.VDI or Virtual Drive Format is used for saving the Virtual Drive Image(.vdi) file.It is one of the few disk image files supported by Oracle VM VirtualBox.
VDI is virtual drive files that are used to be mounted as a separate hard disk on Linux, Windows, and other operating systems. These files can allow the user to run programs written for different Operating Systems on a single hard drive. To open the VDI file, you need to follow the steps below given in the sub-topic.
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Manual Way to Open VDI File in VirtualBox
- Copy the VDI file into VirtualBox’s virtual hard disk repository
- Launch VirtualBox and create a new virtual machine. Choose an operating system among the choices given and click on the Next button
- Under Virtual Hard Disk, select Use existing hard disk and then click on the folder icon on the right
- Now, a Virtual Media Manager window is opened. In that, click on the Add button and then select the VDI file which you want to open
- Again, a Virtual Hard Disk window is opened in which your new VDI is being shown, and then click on Next
- Now, your new virtual machine is started
In this way, you can open VDI files in VirtualBox very easily
Automatic Way to Open VirtualBox .vdi file
What if your VDI file gets corrupted? What will you do then? At such times, you need to repair your file, but such a thing is not possible without professional help. A very simple approach to repair such files yourself is by using third-party software like Aryson VDI Recovery. This software will repair any type of glitch to open a VDI file. It recovers and restores the maximum content from the VDI file.
Follow the Steps to Open VHD File Effortlessly
- Install VDI Recovery Software, and Run.
- Select either “Dynamic Disk” or “Fixed Disk” and click on the Browse button.
- Now, select the VDI file and click on the Open button.
- Select either “Standard” or “Advanced” recovery mode options.
- Now click on the “Next” button then the scanning process start.
- After scanning, opens the VDI file.
- Choose a location path to save the recovered VDI file.
- Click on the “OK” button to successfully save the VDI file.
- Now, import the VDI file into VirtualBox.
Benefits of Automated Methods
- It repairs corrupt VDI aka virtual disk image files and recovers data from them
- You also don’t have to panic about your deleted files; Aryson VDI Repair Tool quickly recovers deleted files from Virtual Machines back to their Original forms
- It supports recovery from both disk types, i.e., Fixed and Dynamic disks
- Features two scanning modes for different levels of corruption, i.e., Standard and Advanced modes
- It supports both MBR (old) and GPT (new) partition tables
- Supports all file formats for various major operating systems, i.e., FAT, FAT16, FAT32, FAT64, NTFS, HFS+, and EXTX
- It allows users to add new custom volumes and customize the settings
- It has RAW recovery mode as well as provides an option for adding new file signatures
- Features three recovery modes for recovering the maximum possible data: Standard, Advanced, & Deep
- Smart tree-structure preview for recovered files and folders before saving them
- Auto-search feature for searching specific files names in the tree-structure
- Free online VDI Recovery tool available to preview repaired VDI files
Conclusion:
We explained all the possible methods to open a VDI file in this blog. If you want to use the manual methods for opening VDI file then you have to installed the VirtualBox software in your system and have a good technical knowledge. But, if you want to open VDI file without VirtualBox then you need to use professional (Aryson VDI Recovery) software.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What are the best programs that can open VDI files?
Ans – Aryson VDI Recovery Software is the best program that repairs corrupted or inaccessible VDI files and opens them into VirtualBox easily.
Q. How can you open a VDI file in VirtualBox?
Steps to open a VDI file in VirtualBox using VirtualBox Software:
1. Download and install VirtualBox on your local machine.
2. Launch VirtualBox and Create a new virtual machine.
3. Enter a name for the virtual machine and choose the operating system.
4. Configure additional settings for the virtual machine.
5. Click on the “Start” button to launch the virtual machine.
6. Now, it will boot up using the contents of the VDI file.
About The Author:
Mithilesh Tata is dedicated to making the lives of his customers as simple as possible. He enjoys learning about new applications and utilities that can help people protect their data. Mithilesh also has a strong grasp on email migration & data recovery. He enjoys validating every component of the software, technical materials, and anything else that has to do with his working life.
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