Windows 7: Create and Mount VHD`s with Windows7

dmex · 17 Nov 2008

I believe I found something quite interesting built into Windows 7

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Right-click Disk Management while vieweing Computer Management to create and mount VHDs

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doubleblack · 17 Nov 2008

I don't think this feature is working, because I went to "Create VHD" and put it on the MBR, and put in my Windows 2008 disk - didn't see anything. Came back, and it was gone

Brink · 17 Nov 2008

Thank you Steven. This has inspired me to create a tutorial on this.

Virtual Hard Disk - Create and Attach VHD

Bare Foot Kid · 17 Nov 2008

That is a good question: can one run an OS from a VHD in this way?

Later

Ted

mansrm81 · 17 Nov 2008

Try it Ted and tell us if it works or not.

dmex · 17 Nov 2008

Quote: Originally Posted by Bare Foot Kid

That is a good question: can one run an OS from a VHD in this way?

Later

Ted

Eventually Yes, This will become the builtin VirutalPC software that allows windows7 to boot and manager separate VHDs...However I believe its unfinished so that functionality is disabled until its ready

Bare Foot Kid · 17 Nov 2008

Thanks Steven!...

Later

Ted

garysgold · 17 Nov 2008

Interesting. Thanks Steven.

Gary

dmex · 20 Nov 2008

Looks like you can boot VHDs using Windows 7 PDC 6801

Boot from a VHD using Windows 7

Windows 7: Create and Mount VHD`s with Windows7

Create and Mount VHD`s with Windows7 problems?