How do you use a VHD?

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How do I use a Microsoft VHD file? How do I run it?

user1413

Posted 2010-09-30T01:02:00.973

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http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/bb738372.aspx – NullUser – 2010-09-30T01:03:27.280

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That's a virtual-pc hard drive file. Install virtual pc and select the VHD to run. I assume you're trying to use XP-mode.

Stefan Kendall

Posted 2010-09-30T01:02:00.973

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I have Windows 7. When I install Virtual PC and run it, all it does is open a directory InternetUser\Virtual Machines. – user1413 – 2010-09-30T01:12:38.670

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It's a V irtual H ard D isk, to be used with VirtualPC or another similar program that supports the VHD format - like VirtualBox.

Matt Ball

Posted 2010-09-30T01:02:00.973

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VirtualPC does not work at all -- all it does is open a directory. I'll try VirtualPC. – user1413 – 2010-09-30T01:13:43.007

I'll try VirtualBox, I meant. – user1413 – 2010-09-30T01:14:52.113

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You can follow the steps listed here: http://www.kodyaz.com/tools/how-to-mount-vhd-file-virtual-disk-without-virtual-pc-vpc.aspx to do this without using a Virtual PC. You can use a free program called Gizmo Central

jon3laze

Posted 2010-09-30T01:02:00.973

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1Windows 7 doesn't need additional software to mount VHD files as another HDD. In Disk Managed (available from Computer Management) use Action | Attach VHD. – Richard – 2010-09-30T10:02:04.787

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