Move VHD from old XP machine to new Windows 7 installation


  1. dsa44
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    Windows 7 Ultimate X64
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    Move VHD from old XP machine to new Windows 7 installation


    Hello all. I am upgrading from XP to Windows7 Ultimate X64. On my old XP installation I have Microsoft Virtual PC 2007, and a VHD within XP. How can I move this old XP VHD into the windows 7 installation?
    Thank you, DSA
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  3. Indianatone
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    Windows 7 x64 Ultimate and numerous virtual machines
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    Hi DSA44 and welcome to Seven Forums.
    First of all copy the VHD file over to the new computer. Then follow this tutorial:
    Virtual Hard Disk - Create and Attach VHD

    If you have any further issues ask on the tutorial and one of the experts will get back with you.
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