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How to instal Windows on VHD

windnewYou want to install another version of Windows on existing system ?

 

  • create vdisk via computer manager  (size min 16GB type fixed)
  • create bootable usb key with setup
  • boot on usb key
  • follow setup instruction
  • on the screen with choice update / custom : SHIFT+F10
  • >dir e: (you must see vhd file, if not change disk d:, e: …)
  • run DISKPART
  • (if not done on windows)
    >create vdisk file=e:\vhd\win8.vhd maximum=30000 type=fixed
  • >select vdisk file=e:\vhd\win8.vhd
  • >attach vdisk
  • >exit
  • on the screen with choice update / custom:
    select CUSTOM
  • select unallocated space for installation and ignore warning message : next

 

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