VDI Types

Main VDI Affiliation

.VDI

File Name:	.vdi
Classification:	VirtualBox Virtual Disk Image

VDI is a Virtual drive format associated with Oracle VM VirtualBox which is a virtualization software. Virtualization software can be used as a CD, DVD, Hard disk and/or an actual physical device. You can use virtualization instead of having the main type of disk.It also enables users to run programmes related to an operating system rather than the main one they use.E.g if you use windows and want to run a programme related to Linux, you can use virtual disks.

Company:	Oracle Corporation
Class:	Disk Image Files
Location:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.vdi

Software Programs That Open The VirtualBox Virtual Disk Image:

Oracle VM VirtualBox by Oracle Corporation

Windows

Mac

Linux

Secondary VDI Associations

.VDI

File Name:	.vdi
Classification:	Virtuo CD Manager Disk Image

VDI is a file extension related to Virtue CD manager software which is a software for virtualization a CD/DVD space enables you to run a programme using CD/DVD features without having actually the hardware of CD or DVD. The VDI file extension represents the image of a CD.

Company:	Winmount International Inc.
Class:	Disk Image Files

Software Programs That Open Virtuo CD Manager Disk Image Files:

MagicISO by MagicISO Inc.

Compatible with:

Windows

WinMount International WinMount by Winmount International Inc.

Compatible with:

Windows

UltraISO by EZB Systems

Compatible with:

Windows

EZB Systems UltraISO by EZB Systems

Compatible with:

Windows

.VDI

File Name:	.vdi
Classification:	StepMania Debug Resource File

NBI is a file extension related to Stepmania game. A game that you use the keyboard by typing ordered buttons to give a dancing rhythm. The VDI file extension is used to store the debug information when we have a problem with the game.

Company:	Open Source
Class:	Uncommon Files

Software Programs That Open StepMania Debug Resource File Files:

StepMania by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

.VDI

File Name:	.vdi
Classification:	VirtualDub Debug Info File

VDI is a file extension related to VirtualDub. VirtualDub is a software used to capture and process videos. It is not specialized at editing videoes but it is very helpful to do simple edits as well as capturing. VDI file extension represents a debug file info if the programme acquires problems of crashing or stopping working.

Company:	Avery Dennison
Class:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open VirtualDub Debug Info File Files:

VirtualDub by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

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Understanding VDI Issues

Common Problems Opening VDI Files

Missing Oracle VM VirtualBox

Double-clicking your VDI file prompts the message "- Can't Open VDI File". When this happens, it is commonly due to Oracle VM VirtualBox missing in - . You won't be able to double-click to open your VDI because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.

Tip: Another VDI-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.

Obsolete Version of Oracle VM VirtualBox

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Oracle VM VirtualBox installed that's incompatible with your VirtualBox Virtual Disk Image type. You will need to download a newer version of Oracle VM VirtualBox if you don't have the right version. The primary cause of this problem is that your VirtualBox Virtual Disk Image file was created by a different (newer) version of Oracle VM VirtualBox than what's installed.

Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of VDI file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).

Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening VDI files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

Additional VDI Opening Issues

Errors opening VirtualBox Virtual Disk Image files can still occur even with the latest Oracle VM VirtualBox software installed on your computer. If you are still having problems opening VDI files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Issues that aren't software-related:

• File references in the Windows Registry for VDI are wrong
• Unintentional removal of the description of the VDI file inside the Windows Registry
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the VDI format
• VDI file corruption
• Your VDI has adversely impacted by malware
• Drivers associated with VDI software need to be updated
• Too many applications are open on your PC to load your VirtualBox Virtual Disk Image file successfully