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Title: How to open old windows (Vista) VHD files in linux
Post by: newtusmaximus on July 18, 2017, 07:37:03 AM

On external backup storage I have some Windows Vista backup files (vhd format). I would like to look inside these and extract anything useful ( work files etc)  before deleting the vhds  ( circa 400GB worth!!) and regaining some  welcome storage space.  The VHDs are gathering cobwebs and are no longer needed once I have taken anything of use out.  I do not have (or wish to) a Windows OS machine.
Any ideas appreciated.
Thanks

Title: Re: How to open old windows (Vista) VHD files in linux
Post by: bitsnpcs on July 18, 2017, 09:01:57 AM

Hello,

is the info on this link of use to solve it -
https://askubuntu.com/questions/295155/how-do-i-mount-vhd-file