How do you use a VHD?

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

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/bb738372.aspx – NullUser Sep 30 '10 at 01:03 — NullUser, Sep 30 '10 at 01:03

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Sep 30 '10 at 01:06

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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.

answered Sep 30 '10 at 01:06

Stefan Kendall

I have Windows 7. When I install Virtual PC and run it, all it does is open a directory InternetUser\Virtual Machines. – user1413 Sep 30 '10 at 01:12

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Sep 30 '10 at 01:08

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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.

answered Sep 30 '10 at 01:08

Matt Ball

VirtualPC does not work at all -- all it does is open a directory. I'll try VirtualPC. – user1413 Sep 30 '10 at 01:13
I'll try VirtualBox, I meant. – user1413 Sep 30 '10 at 01:14

score 0 · Answer 3 · answered Sep 30 '10 at 01:50

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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

answered Sep 30 '10 at 01:50

jon3laze

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Windows 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 Sep 30 '10 at 10:02

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