What is a .VDI file?
A .VDI file is a type of computer file that acts like a virtual CD or DVD. It is created by a program called Oracle VM VirtualBox, which is a free tool that lets you run a different operating system on your computer without needing to replace the one you already have. This is like having a computer within your computer, where you can install and use other operating systems and their programs as if you were using a separate machine. The term "Virtuo CD Manager Disk Image" refers to the way this file works - it's like an image or exact copy of a virtual disk drive. When you use a .VDI file with VirtualBox, it's as if you're inserting a CD or DVD into a virtual computer, allowing that virtual machine to use the operating system or program stored on the .VDI file.
To open a .VDI file, you primarily use Oracle VM VirtualBox. This program understands how to read the .VDI file and lets you start a virtual machine using the information stored in it. Another program that can work with .VDI files is Aryson VDI Recovery, which is designed to help recover data from a .VDI file in case it gets corrupted or damaged. However, the main use of .VDI files is with Oracle VM VirtualBox for creating and running virtual machines.
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