Troubleshoot FDD Files
Troubles Opening FDD Files
Missing Parallels Desktop for Mac
When trying to open your FDD file, you get the error "Can't Open FDD File Type". When this happens, it is commonly due to Parallels Desktop for Mac missing in %%os%%. Your operating system cannot associate your FDD with Parallels Desktop for Mac, so double-clicking the file won't work.
Tip: If you have another software that you know opens FDD files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.
Incorrect Parallels Desktop for Mac Version
Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Parallels Desktop for Mac installed that's incompatible with your Parallels Desktop Floppy Disk Image File type. Download the latest Parallels Desktop for Mac version from the Parallels website to ensure you have the correct one installed. The primary cause of this problem is that your Parallels Desktop Floppy Disk Image File file was created by a different (newer) version of Parallels Desktop for Mac than what's installed.
Tip: If you right-click on your FDD file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.
Regardless, most of the FDD file opening problems relate to not having the right version of Parallels Desktop for Mac installed.
Additional FDD Opening Issues
In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Parallels Desktop for Mac will resolve your issue. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening FDDs. Issues that aren't software-related:
- FDD file references in the Windows Registry are broken
- Corruption of the FDD file description inside the Registry
- Parallels Desktop for Mac or another FDD application experienced a flawed installation
- FDD file corruption
- FDD file integrity has been compromised by malware
- Device drivers for FDD-related hardware are out-of-date
- Windows cannot load your Parallels Desktop Floppy Disk Image File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)
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MPEGs are a type of compressed video file. Videos shot with cell phones, digital cameras, and other devices typically use this format.