Disk Image Files

Hyper-V

by Microsoft Corporation · opens 6 file types
Windows
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DeveloperMicrosoft Corporation
PlatformsWindows
Opens6 file types
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Last reviewed Oct 2026

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What is Hyper-V?

Hyper-V is Microsoft's native hypervisor platform built into Windows Server and certain editions of Windows 10 and Windows 11. It enables creation and management of virtual machines running Windows and Linux guest operating systems using hardware virtualization extensions. Hyper-V provides isolated environments for development, testing, and server workloads.

Files Hyper-V opens

6 formats
Disk Image Files
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PLATFORMSWindows

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Files Hyper-V opens most

1.VHDVirtual Hard Disk
2.VHDXVirtual Hard Disk v2 (Hyper-V)
3.AVHDMicrosoft Hyper-V differencing disk file
4.VMRSHyper-V virtual machine runtime state data
5.VMCZHyper-V imported virtual machine
6.VHDPMEMHyper-V persistent memory device image

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