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Demonstration: Windows 7 VHD Boot

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  • Category: Application
  • Language: English

This command line demonstration explains how to build a bootable Windows 7 VHD image from a Windows 7 “install.wim” file using diskpart.exe and imagex.exe.

This command line demonstration explains how to build a bootable Windows 7 VHD image from a Windows 7 “install.wim” file using diskpart.exe and imagex.exe. The demonstration continues with an explanation of how to configure the boot entry using bcdedit.exe and explains the limitations of VHD Boot. Note: This screencast discusses a release candidate of a Microsoft product. The information in this screencast is provided as-is and is subject to change without notice.

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Status: Deleted

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System Requirements

Operating Systems: Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 7

Windows Media Player

Installation Instructions

Download the file by clicking the Download button (above) and saving the file to your hard disk. Double-click the Windows7VHDBoot.wmv file to start the demo.

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