Virtual Disk File
General Information
| Title | .DISK File Extension |
| Extension | .disk |
| Full Form | Virtual Disk File |
| File Type | Disk Image File |
| Developer | Varies |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store disk images |
| Additional Functions | Backup, Virtualization |
| Features | Fixed size, Dynamic |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High fidelity |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes, with tools |
Use Cases
| Virtual Machines | Yes |
| System Backup | Yes |
| Software Testing | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Embedded malware |
| Best Practices | Encryption, Secure storage |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Varies |
| Latest Version | Dependent on software |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .vmdk, .vdi, .hdd, .iso |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 VMware |
Paid | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 VirtualBox |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux, Solaris |
 QEMU |
Free | Windows, Linux |