Virtual Hard Disk v2
General Information
| Title | VHDX File Extension |
| Extension | .vhdx |
| Full Form | Virtual Hard Disk v2 |
| File Type | Disk Image File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store virtual disk |
| Additional Functions | Backup, Virtualization |
| Features | Large capacity, Resilience |
File Characteristics
| Maximum Size | 64 TB |
| Supports Layers | Differencing |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | With tools |
Use Cases
| Virtual Machines | Yes |
| Data Backup | Yes |
| IT Testing | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Data corruption |
| Best Practices | Regular backups, Encryption |
Historical/Version Information
| Predecessor | .vhd |
| Introduced | Windows 8 |
| Latest Version | Windows Server 2022 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .vhd, .vdi, .vmdk |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Hyper-V |
Part of Windows Server | Windows Server |
 Windows 10, Windows 8 |
Part of OS | Windows 10, Windows 8 |