Windows 10: how to Boot into a vhdx file

Discus and support how to Boot into a vhdx file in Windows 10 Virtualization to solve the problem; Hi I have created a VHDX file attached it and cloned a copy of widows onto it ( which includes the boot sector)? What I want to do is add this to my... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Virtualization' started by mpooley, May 28, 2020.

  1. MPOOLEY
    mpooley Win User

    how to Boot into a vhdx file


    Hi
    I have created a VHDX file attached it and cloned a copy of widows onto it ( which includes the boot sector)?
    What I want to do is add this to my boot menu and see if it works.

    I've read lots of tutorials but they mostly concentrate on making the VHDX file.

    I am a bit confused I just want to know how to add it to the boot menu.
    I rather use a gui editor like BCedit if I can.

    can anyone advise me please?

    Thanks

    Mike

    :)
     
    mpooley, May 28, 2020
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  2. NAVYLCDR
    NavyLCDR Win User

    Repair HyperV Machine Boot (VHDX)

    But then you have two full installs of Windows in the same VM and all you are using the second install of Windows for is a boot menu entry to boot the first install.

    It would take less than 5 minutes just to recreate a System partition on the existing vhdx drive.
     
    NavyLCDR, May 29, 2020
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  3. MUCHOMURKA
    muchomurka Win User
    Repair HyperV Machine Boot (VHDX)

    Davichin
    In the morning I feel my suggestions were a bit over-complicated; the easiest way should be:
    - add second vhdx into the same virtual machine
    - install win10 on it using ltsc iso
    - add bootmenu entry for rescued system using easybcd.
    Other steps are unnecessary.
     
    muchomurka, May 29, 2020
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  4. DAY TROOPER
    Day Trooper Win User

    how to Boot into a vhdx file

    How to install vhdx image onto win 10 new computer


    I tried to locate my system volume but it wasn't listed. This might be because my hard drive is going bad *Shock

    So at this point I'll probably reinstall Windows to another drive.

    Is there a way to take my Windows 10 VHDX file and apply it to another drive so that drive will boot?

    Note: The VHDX I'm referring to was created using Disk2VHD. Is that all I needed to do to create a bootable VHDX, or were there more steps involved? This is my first time trying this so please forgive my ignorance *Huh
     
    Day Trooper, May 29, 2020
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