Mount VHD/X restored from N-able Backup to browse/view files

Last Modified

Thu Apr 12 14:56 GMT 2018

Description

  • Mount VHD/X restored from N-able Backup to browse/view files

Environment

  • N-able Backup
  • Restore to VHD

Solution

  • VHD/X files can be mounted directly within Windows
  • For Windows 10/Server 2016, double-click VHD to mount within File Explorer
  • For Windows 8.1/Server 2012 R2 and earlier, do this:
    1. Open Disk Management
    2. Actions > Attach VHD
    3. Browse > locate and select VHD > Open > OK
    4. Verify drive letter of newly-mounted VHD in Disk Management
    5. Open Windows File Explorer and browse to drive to access files