Virtual Hard Disks in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2

Applies To: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2

The following resources contain information to help you get acquainted with the functionality that is available for virtual hard disks (VHDs) in Windows 7® and Windows Server 2008 R2®.

In this section

• What's New in Virtual Hard Disks

• Getting Started with Virtual Hard Disks

• Native VHD Boot: A Walkthrough of Common Scenarios

• Frequently Asked Questions: Virtual Hard Disks in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2

In addition to these topics, see the following resources for more information:

• Walkthrough: Deploy a Virtual Hard Disk for Native Boot (https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=204161)

  Describes how to deploy a virtual hard disk (VHD) to a computer that has no other installations of the Windows operating system.

• Add a Native-Boot Virtual Hard Disk to the Boot Menu (https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=204162)

  Describes how to add a VHD that is configured for native boot to the boot menu by using the BCDedit tool.

• Understanding Virtual Hard Disks with Native Boot (https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=204163)

  Contains information about common scenarios, benefits, and limitations.