HDS File Description

Researcher:   |   Edited: December 05, 2018

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HDS File Summary

Three known software programs (notably, Parallels Desktop for Mac developed by Parallels) are related to the HDS file extension. In addition, they are categorized under three distinct file types, but mainly identified as the Parallels Desktop Hard Disk File format. The majority of HDS files are considered Disk Image Files, but they can also be Data Files or GIS Files.

The HDS File Extension can be viewed on the Mac and Windows operating systems. They are supported on both desktop and mobile devices. The Popularity Rating for HDS files is "Low", which means these files are not ordinarily found on an everyday user's device.

Please see the detailed information below to learn more about HDS files and the programs that can open them. In addition, we provide simple troubleshooting information to help you open your HDS file.

Low
File Type Popularity
4686
Rank

/ 11690

Active

Mode

5

December

2018

Revised

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Varieties of HDS Files

  3 known file types use this extension

Primary HDS File Association

.HDS
File Name:.hds
Classification:Parallels Desktop Hard Disk File

Virtual hard disk created by Parallels Desktop virtualization software. It stores the data for a virtual machine's hard drive.

Developer: Parallels
Class:Disk Image Files
Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.hds

Software Programs That Open The Parallels Desktop Hard Disk File:


Parallels Desktop for Mac by Parallels

Mac

Alternative HDS Types

.HDS
File Name:.hds
Classification:Microsoft PlayReady Data File

Data file used by PlayReady, a Digital Rights Management (DRM) program used to protect and securely deliver online videos. HDS file stored in the C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\PlayReady\ directory in Windows.

Developer: Microsoft Corporation
Class:Data Files

Software Programs That Open Microsoft PlayReady Data File Files:


Microsoft Windows by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows
.HDS
File Name:.hds
Classification:XMap Hierarchical Dataset File

GIS file contains hierarchical dataset associated with Xmap, a set of tools for managing XMap GIS databases.

Developer: Garmin
Class:GIS Files

Software Programs That Open XMap Hierarchical Dataset File Files:


XMap by Garmin

Compatible with:

Windows

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HDS File Popularity


OS Popularity

7 (45.73%)
10 (44.56%)
8.1 (5.41%)
XP (2.79%)
8 (0.97%)


Troubleshoot HDS Files


Troubles Opening HDS Files

Parallels Desktop for Mac is Not Installed

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open HDS Files" when trying to open your HDS. When this happens, it is commonly due to Parallels Desktop for Mac missing in %%os%%. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.


Tip: If you know of another program that can open your HDS file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.


Incorrect Parallels Desktop for Mac Version

Your Parallels Desktop Hard Disk File file is incompatible with Parallels Desktop for Mac because you might have the wrong version installed. Download the latest Parallels Desktop for Mac version from the Parallels website to ensure you have the correct one installed. This issue mainly occurs when your Parallels Desktop Hard Disk File file was created by a newer version of Parallels Desktop for Mac than you have on your PC.


Tip: Right-clicking on your HDS, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.


Regardless, most of the HDS file opening problems relate to not having the right version of Parallels Desktop for Mac installed.


Other HDS File Issues

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Parallels Desktop for Mac will resolve your issue. If you are still having problems opening HDS files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Problems unrelated to software:

  • File references in the Windows Registry for HDS are wrong
  • The HDS file description within the Windows Registry was removed
  • Partial installation of Parallels Desktop for Mac that did not fully complete
  • Something has caused file corruption of your HDS
  • Malware-tainted HDS file can't be opened
  • Device drivers of the hardware associated with your HDS file are corrupt or out-of-date
  • Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Parallels Desktop Hard Disk File file successfully

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