Tips to open AVHD file
Can't open the AVHD file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open AVHD files as well as a list of programs that support AVHD files.
AVHD file extension
| File Name |
Hyper-V SnapShot Format |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Disk Image Files |
The AVHD file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the AVHD files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the AVHD file on each system platform.
What is AVHD file?
The file in the AVHD format belongs to the Disk Image Files category. The creator of this file is Microsoft. Disk Image Files consists of 203 similar files. Hyper-V SnapShot Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. It is recommended to use Microsoft Windows Server to handle this file. This is a program created by Microsoft Corporation. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the AVHD file. The Hyper-V programs will also handle the file when the Microsoft Windows Server program does not fulfill its role.
How to open AVHD file?
The main problem with Hyper-V SnapShot Format is that the AVHD file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file AVHD to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the AVHD file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install Microsoft Windows Server
In this case, you should first verify that the Microsoft Windows Server application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Microsoft Windows Server into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support AVHD files.
Programs to open AVHD file
Remember to download programs supporting AVHD files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Windows Server with AVHD files
If, despite the installed application, the AVHD file does not start in the Microsoft Windows Server application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Microsoft Windows Server application as the default for handling the AVHD file.
Step 3. Update Microsoft Windows Server to the latest version
If, however, after binding Microsoft Windows Server with Hyper-V SnapShot Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Microsoft Corporation website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the AVHD file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
The AVHD file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to AVHD files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file AVHD or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected AVHD file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of AVHD file may not always be supported by the latest software version. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular AVHD file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Microsoft, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted AVHD files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the AVHD file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the AVHD file again. However, some background programs may block the AVHD file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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