What are VHD and VHDX
VHD: A Virtual Hard Disk allows multiple operating systems to reside on a single host machine. This method enables developers to test software on different operating systems without the cost or hassle of installing a second hard disk or partitioning a single hard disk into multiple volumes.VHDX: Virtual Hard Disk v2 is the successor format to VHD and is used by Hyper-V. VHDX has a much larger 64 TB storage capacity than the older VHD format 2TB limit. It also provides data corruption protection during power failures.
We have seen how to create and set up a new VHD or VHDX File. Now in this post, we will show you how to:
1) How to directly Mount VHD or VHDX file via File Explorer
Launch File Explorer. Right-click the .vhd or .vhdx file, and click Mount.
2) How to Mount VHD or VHDX file via Disk Management
Open Disk Management (Press Win + R. Type diskmgmt.msc in the box, hit Enter).Click Action in the menu bar, and click Attach VHD.On the dialog that pops up, click Browse, navigate to and select the .vhd or .vhdx file, click Open, check or uncheck Read-only, and click OK. (see screenshot below)You can now exit Disk Management.
3] Directly Unmount VHD or VHDX file using Eject via File Explorer
Open This PC in File Explorer. Right-click the drive for the mounted .vhd or .vhdx (virtual hard disk) file, and click Eject.
4) How to Unmount VHD or VHDX file via Disk Management
Open Disk ManagementRight-click the Disk # for the mounted .vhd or .vhdx file, and click Detach VHD. (see screenshot below)Click OK to confirm, on the prompt.You can now exit Disk Management.
5) How to Unmount all VHD and VHDX files by Restarting Computer
You can simply unmount all VHD or VHDX files by restarting the computer.
These are the ways to Mount or Unmount VHD or VHDX File in Windows 10.
