Creating a Virtual Hard Disk (VHD) in Windows 10 is a simple way to expand storage options. This guide explains the steps to set up and configure a VHD quickly and effectively.
Open Disk Management
- Right-click on the Start menu and select Disk Management.
Create a New VHD
- In the Disk Management window, click on the Action menu at the top.
- Select Create VHD.
- Choose a location to save the VHD file, give it a name, and specify the size.
Select Format
- VHD: Older format, supports up to 2TB.
- VHDX: Newer format, supports larger sizes and offers better performance.
Choose Type
- Fixed Size: Allocates the full specified size immediately.
- Dynamically Expanding: Grows as needed, saving space until required.
Initialize the Disk
- After creation, the VHD appears as unallocated space in Disk Management.
- Right-click on it and select Initialize Disk. Choose either MBR or GPT as the partition style.
Create a New Volume
- Right-click on the unallocated space of the VHD and select New Simple Volume.
- Follow the wizard to assign a drive letter, format the disk, and give it a name.
Access and Manage the VHD
- Once completed, the virtual hard disk will appear as a new drive in File Explorer.
- You can detach or reattach it later through Disk Management.
By following these steps, you can easily create and manage a Virtual Hard Disk in Windows 10. This feature provides a flexible way to organize files and expand storage without additional hardware.
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