EVERYTHING XIAOMI
Get listed

VHD Attach

VHD Attach is a free Windows utility for mounting and detaching virtual disks.

Place
#14 of 24
Score
5.9
VHD Attach's website

What VHD Attach is

VHD Attach is a free Windows utility for mounting and detaching virtual disks. It adds Attach and Detach choices to the context menu for VHD files, and its options can add a Detach choice to the hard-drive menu as well. It can mount virtual disks automatically when Windows starts, using either full-access or read-only mode, and display virtual-disk information without mounting the disk. It supports Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, and later, including Windows 10; older systems such as Windows Vista are not supported. On Windows 8 and Windows Server 8, it can also work with ISO images and VHDX disks. Command-line options include /attach, /detach, and /detachdrive. The source repository is available under the MIT License. A network-hosted VHD may require changing the service account to grant access. Automatic mounting of a BitLocker-enabled drive does not display its password prompt, since mounting begins before the user interface appears.

Good

  • Adds VHD attach and detach context-menu commands
  • Supports read-only or full-access startup mounting
  • Displays virtual-disk information without mounting
  • Supports ISO and VHDX on Windows 8 and Server 8
  • Source repository is published under the MIT License

Watch out

  • Does not support Windows Vista or older systems
  • BitLocker auto-mounting does not show the password prompt
  • Network-hosted disks may require a service-account change

Who it suits

VHD Attach suits Windows users who need context-menu or startup mounting for virtual disks. It also offers command-line controls and read-only startup mounting.

Verdict

VHD Attach provides several ways to mount virtual disks on supported Windows systems, including context-menu, startup, and command-line options. Check its older-Windows and BitLocker limitations if either applies to your setup.

Plans and prices

From VHD Attach's own pricing page, checked 30 Sep 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
FreeFreeWindows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2 and above

The facts

Each one read from VHD Attach's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Access modes
Startup attachments can use full-access or read-only mode.checked 30 Sep 2026
BitLocker limitation
Auto-attaching a BitLocker-enabled drive does not show its password prompt because mounting occurs before the user interface appears.checked 30 Sep 2026
Command line
Supports /attach, /detach, and /detachdrive command-line parameters.checked 30 Sep 2026
Disk information
Can show virtual-disk information without attaching the disk.checked 30 Sep 2026
Hard-drive detach
A Detach option can also be added to the hard-drive context menu through the options.checked 30 Sep 2026
Image formats
Windows 8 and Windows Server 8 can use the program with ISO images and VHDX virtual disks.checked 30 Sep 2026
Network locations
Attaching a VHD from a network location may require changing the VHD Attach service account so it has access to that location.checked 30 Sep 2026
Open source license
The source repository is published under the MIT License.checked 30 Sep 2026
Silent installation
The installer supports the /VERYSILENT parameter for unattended installation.checked 30 Sep 2026
Startup mounting
Can automatically attach virtual disks when the system starts.checked 30 Sep 2026
Support contact
The maker provides a contact form for messages and replies.checked 30 Sep 2026
Unsupported systems
Older Windows operating systems, including Windows Vista, are not supported.checked 30 Sep 2026
Virtual disk menu
Adds Attach and Detach options to the right-click menu for VHD files.checked 30 Sep 2026

The company

Founded
2009checked 28 Sep 2026
Maker description
Josip Medved describes the site as a personal page containing hobby projects and notes.checked 30 Sep 2026

Where it runs

Supported Windows
Works on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, and later, including Windows 10.checked 30 Sep 2026

Alternatives to VHD Attach

All alternatives
  1. 1DAEMON Tools Lite logo

    DAEMON Tools Lite

    Free planAndroidiOSmacOSWindows
    8.0$3 one-time
    Visit
  2. 2RaiDrive logo

    RaiDrive

    Free planLinuxWindows
    7.4Free plan
    Visit
  3. 3

    Alcohol 52%

    Free planWindows
    7.3$27 one-time
    Visit
  4. 4

    libguestfs

    Free planOpen sourceAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
    7.3Free plan
    Visit
  5. 5

    NetDrive

    AndroidiOSmacOSWindows
    7.0From $29.90 a year
    Visit
  6. 6ExpanDrive logo

    ExpanDrive

    Free planLinuxmacOSWindows
    6.8From $29 a month
    Visit