Windows7 Native Boot to VHD [Dual Boot Setup]

1. At Windows7 [or Windows2008] PC, Insert the DVD Setup Disk
2. Boot to the Windows7 [or Windows2008] DVD disk
3. Cancel the setup and exit to Command Prompt
4. At the Command Prompt, run Diskpart
diskpart
create vdisk file=c:\windows7.vhd maximum=25600 type=fixed
select vdisk file=c:\windows7.vhd
attach vdisk
create partition primary
assign letter=v
format quick label=vhd
exit

5. Back at the Command Prompt, type Setup
6. Install Windows7 to the newly created VHD drive

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