How do I open a VHD file?

Opening a VHD (Virtual Hard Disk) file can be achieved using several methods. One way, based on the provided reference, involves using WinZip. This method essentially treats the VHD file as a compressed archive. Here's how:

1. Locate the VHD File: For easier access, save the VHD file to your Desktop. By default, it's often located in your Downloads folder.
2. Open WinZip: Launch the WinZip application on your computer.
3. Open the VHD File in WinZip: Within WinZip, click "File" and then "Open" to navigate to and select your VHD file.
4. Select All Contents: Once the VHD file is open in WinZip, select all the files and folders contained within it.
5. Choose Extraction Folder: Specify the folder where you want to extract the contents of the VHD file.
6. Extract the Files: Click "Unzip" to extract all the selected files and folders to your chosen destination.

It's important to note that this method extracts the contents of the VHD file. It doesn't "open" the VHD in the sense of mounting it as a virtual disk.

For mounting a VHD as a virtual disk (which allows you to access it like a regular hard drive), you would typically use Disk Management in Windows or similar tools on other operating systems. The WinZip method outlined above primarily serves to extract the contents of the VHD file.