{"id":4409,"date":"2017-08-23T06:29:37","date_gmt":"2017-08-23T06:29:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sysinfotools.com\/blog\/?p=4409"},"modified":"2026-08-10T12:20:44","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T12:20:44","slug":"top-03-tricks-recover-data-from-corrupt-vhd-file","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/top-03-tricks-recover-data-from-corrupt-vhd-file\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 03 Tricks To Recover Data From Corrupt VHD Files"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"block_sum\"><strong>Summary:-<\/strong> VHD files corruption aka Virtual Hard Disk file corruption may ruin your day in a very bad way. It makes your data inaccessible by corrupting it and to recover data from corrupt VHD files is a little bit complicated. So have you ever created or used a Virtual Hard Disk file?<br>Or have an idea where we use it?\nIf not, with this article I will help you to understand what exactly a VHD file is and also its uses. We will also discuss, the various reasons for VHD file corruption and finally my top picks or Top 04 Tricks To Recover Data From Corrupt VHD Files.<<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/top-03-tricks-recover-data-from-corrupt-vhd-file\/#What_Is_VHD_File\" >What Is VHD File?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/top-03-tricks-recover-data-from-corrupt-vhd-file\/#How_To_Create_VHD_File\" >How To Create VHD File?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/top-03-tricks-recover-data-from-corrupt-vhd-file\/#Creating_VHD_Files_Using_Backup_Restore_Tool\" >Creating VHD Files Using Backup &amp; Restore Tool<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/top-03-tricks-recover-data-from-corrupt-vhd-file\/#How_To_Recover_Files_From_Corrupt_VHD_Or_Restore_Corrupt_VHD_Files\" >How To Recover Files From Corrupt VHD Or Restore Corrupt VHD Files<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_VHD_File\"><\/span>What Is VHD File?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:post-content -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So now the biggest question is &#8220;What is VHD file?&#8221;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>VHD files are basically created by Microsoft Virtual PC to represent Virtual hard disk drive. In a VHD file, you can save any type of content that is present in your hard disk drives like disk partitions, boot records, system files, and various other files and folders. You can save and store all these mentioned files in VHD format. Actually, VHD files use a logic disk by Virtual machines.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In various Windows version, primarily the versions launched after Windows Vista VHD files have been used to back up your system images. In Windows XP and earlier version, NT-Backup was used to backup our system data which was later replaced by Backup &amp; Restore Tool.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At that time, even by now there are two types of backup you may go for. One is file back up and the other one is system backup. There is a small difference between them and that is if you are looking to back up some specific files then it will be stored or saved in ZIP format. However, if you are planning to backup your entire system data, then the backup tool in your respective Windows will create a disk image and will be saved in VHD format.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>I hope now you know, what is VHD file<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So now let&#8217;s see,<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Create_VHD_File\"><\/span>How To Create VHD File?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you have a little bit of idea about Virtual disk and all, it is very easy to create a VHD file. But if you are new o this world the No Worries. I would be telling you how to create a VHD file.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol><li>Right-click on your &#8220;My Computer&#8221; and click &#8220;Manage&#8221;<br><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"220\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4411\" src=\"https:\/\/sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/restore-corrupt-VHD-files.png\" alt=\"restore corrupt VHD files\"><\/figure><\/li><li>Now go to &#8220;Computer Management Windows&#8221; and click on &#8220;Disk Management&#8221; under &#8220;Storage&#8221;<br><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"392\" height=\"282\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4412\" src=\"https:\/\/sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/restore-corrupt-VHD-files-1.png\" alt=\"restore corrupt VHD files\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/restore-corrupt-VHD-files-1.png 392w, https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/restore-corrupt-VHD-files-1-300x216.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 392px) 100vw, 392px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li>Go to &#8220;actions&#8221; &#8211; then click on &#8220;More actions&#8221; &#8211; scroll down and go to &#8220;disk management&#8221; &#8211; And finally click on create VHD in the options.<br><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"172\" height=\"214\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4413\" src=\"https:\/\/sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/recover-data-from-corrupt-vhd-file.png\" alt=\"recover data from corrupt vhd file\"><\/figure><\/li><li>Now after creating the VHD file. Now browse a location where you want to save it. Also define the format for the VHD file.<br><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"394\" height=\"376\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4414\" src=\"https:\/\/sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/recover-data-from-corrupt-vhd-files.png\" alt=\"recover data from corrupt vhd file\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/recover-data-from-corrupt-vhd-files.png 394w, https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/recover-data-from-corrupt-vhd-files-300x286.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 394px) 100vw, 394px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li>Within a few seconds, your VHD file will be created at the mentioned location.<br><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"440\" height=\"294\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4415\" src=\"https:\/\/sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/recover-data-from-corrupt-vhd.png\" alt=\"recover data from corrupt vhd\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/recover-data-from-corrupt-vhd.png 440w, https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/recover-data-from-corrupt-vhd-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ol>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_VHD_Files_Using_Backup_Restore_Tool\"><\/span>Creating VHD Files Using Backup &amp; Restore Tool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There is one more way to create VHD files and that is by using Backup &amp; Restore Tool. You may follow the below-mentioned steps:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol><li>Click on &#8220;Start&#8221; and in the search bar type and search for &#8220;Backup and Restore&#8221;<\/li><li>Now go to &#8220;Control Panel&#8221; &#8211; then &#8220;Control panel items&#8221; &#8211; Now under &#8220;Control Panel Home&#8221; click on &#8220;Create a system image&#8221;<br><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"290\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4416\" src=\"https:\/\/sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/recover-files-from-corrupt-vhd.png\" alt=\"recover files from corrupt vhd\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/recover-files-from-corrupt-vhd.png 400w, https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/recover-files-from-corrupt-vhd-300x218.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li>Browse and locate the destination where you want to save your backup file.<br><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"642\" height=\"591\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4417\" src=\"https:\/\/sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/recover-files-from-corrupt-vhd2.png\" alt=\"recover files from corrupt vhd\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/recover-files-from-corrupt-vhd2.png 642w, https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/recover-files-from-corrupt-vhd2-300x276.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/recover-files-from-corrupt-vhd2-619x570.png 619w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 642px) 100vw, 642px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li>Now select and choose the drive that you want to backup. And click &#8220;Next&#8221;<br><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"642\" height=\"591\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4418\" src=\"https:\/\/sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Repair-VHD-file-manually.png\" alt=\"Repair VHD file manually\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Repair-VHD-file-manually.png 642w, https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Repair-VHD-file-manually-300x276.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Repair-VHD-file-manually-619x570.png 619w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 642px) 100vw, 642px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li>In the final step, confirm the details and click &#8220;Start Backup&#8221;<br><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"642\" height=\"591\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4419\" src=\"https:\/\/sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Repair-VHD-file-manually2.png\" alt=\"Repair VHD file manually\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Repair-VHD-file-manually2.png 642w, https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Repair-VHD-file-manually2-300x276.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Repair-VHD-file-manually2-619x570.png 619w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 642px) 100vw, 642px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ol>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So here were the two procedures through which you can create VHD files. But do keep in mind, this process will take several minutes or even hours depending on the size of your backup file.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Note: These VHD files are also very prone to corruption due to various reasons like virus infection, software malfunction, storage media failures, improper system shutdown and much more. If corruption happens, it may make your data inaccessible and may put your data at risk of losing.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So now the question is how to recover files from corrupt VHD???<br>So let&#8217;s see the techniques through which you can recover and restore corrupt VHD files<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Recover_Files_From_Corrupt_VHD_Or_Restore_Corrupt_VHD_Files\"><\/span>How To Recover Files From Corrupt VHD Or Restore Corrupt VHD Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4421} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Recover-Data-From-VHD-Files.jpg\" alt=\"Recover Data From VHD Files\" class=\"wp-image-4421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Recover-Data-From-VHD-Files.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Recover-Data-From-VHD-Files-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In the last part, I will share with you my top 03 techniques which I always prefer to recover data from the corrupt VHD file.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technique 1 To Repair VHD file Manually<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is the first technique which I always use to recover files from corrupt VHD. In this technique, I create a Virtual machine, add the VHD files and then compact it. You may follow the below-mentioned process..to do the same<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol><li>For that, first, you have to create a new Virtual Server and have to add a new hard disk.<\/li><li>Now go to Settings and locate the hard disk that you have created just now. And then browse the VHD file<\/li><li>Now compact the files by selecting the &#8220;Compact Option&#8221; in the &nbsp;Virtual Disk Wizard. Make sure to select the &#8220;<strong> Convert it to a fixed-size virtual hard disk<\/strong>&#8221; option before compacting the files.<\/li><li>Now you can save these files in a new location with a new name.<\/li><li>As soon as the files are compacted successfully. Copy it and sync it with the old server and run it.<\/li><\/ol>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>Technique 2 To Recover Data From Corrupt VHD File Manually<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If the above technique doesn&#8217;t work then I download Microsoft VHD Tool. It allows the user to run the system as an admin with the help of the following below command:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>VhdTool.exe \/repair &lt;BaseVhdFileName&gt; &lt;FirstSnapshotAVhdFileName&gt; [\/quiet]<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technique 3 To Repair VHD File<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And the last technique that I use to recover files from corrupt VHD is by using a good VHD Recovery Tool.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Why?<br>Because most of these tools are good in recovering corrupt VHD files.<br>There are many vendors which provide these type of tools to recover data from the corrupt VHD file. But being a user and a consultant, I always refer my clients to use:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Software Name:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/recovery\/vhd-recovery.php\">VHD Recovery Software<\/a><strong><br>Version:<\/strong>3.02<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a style=\"background: black; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 5px; font-size: 18px; font-family: sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/demo-version\/SysInfoTools-VHD-Recovery.exe\"><i class=\"fa fa-download\"><\/i>Download Now<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I always prefer this tool because of its simple GUI and its ability to recover files. It can successfully restore your entire corrupt data with ease. Plus there are some features which are yet not seen on other tools. Plus this VHD Recovery software is known for its reliability, accuracy and for fast recovery. You may give it a look as they have a free version too&#8230;which you can download and check how the tool works and even can evaluate it.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em>Note: I never suggest anyone to go for a tool first, unless you are not sure about the manual techniques. Most of the times, these manual procedures works great but in some scenarios, they don&#8217;t work as per expectations. 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