Installing VHDs

That sound more like you need to grab the Windows 7 OEM installation Kit and build a deployable Win7 install.

I don't think you can do it via VHD (as in capture to VHD then deploy to live image) AFAIK.

I think I mis-spoke - you'll need Download details: Windows® AIK for Windows® 7 instead.

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I think you should take a look at that because it specifically states drivers, applications, settings, etc.

Using that last one, absolutely - it is exactly what you wanted, according to what the product notes say...

I won't get a chance to play with it until Saturday....

Enjoy!