To convert a physical machine to a virtual machine, follow these steps:
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Download the Windows 10 ISO version and save it to an external drive or a folder on your computer. Do not burn it to a DVD.
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Purchase a virtualization program. One option is Disk2vhd.
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To use Disk2vhd, you can either use the graphical interface or the command line utility. For example, using the command
disk2vhd \MACHINE\folder\disk.vhd
, Disk2vhd will capture all system volumes and save the VHD file to the default network location. -
To open VHD files using VirtualBox, follow these steps:
- Configure VirtualBox to associate with the VHD file extension.
- Right-click on the unknown VHD file.
- Confirm the operation and select the option "Always use the selected program to open VHD files."
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To load Windows on VirtualBox, follow these steps:
- Create a virtual machine using VirtualBox.
- Open VirtualBox and click on "New".
- Enter "Windows" in the "Name" box. The system will automatically recognize the correct version based on system configurations.
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To virtualize your computer, you can use VMware vCenter Converter Standalone:
- Download and install the application Disk2vhd from the Sysinternals page on the Microsoft website.
- Download the program from the zip file and run it.
- Use the VHDX file as the virtual disk.
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VMware Virtual Machines work as intermediaries between the operating system and the server hardware. They increase hardware capacity by dividing it into separate servers with processors and memory.
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To virtualize Windows 10, follow these steps:
- Right-click on the Windows button and select "Apps and Features".
- On the right side of the settings, select "Programs and Features".
- Choose to enable or disable Windows features.
- Select Hyper-V and click OK.
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To open a VHD file, you can use the following programs:
- Microsoft Virtual Server
- VMware Workstation
- 7-Zip
- Microsoft Virtual PC
- Microsoft Windows
- Parallels Workstation
- VirtualBox
- Acronis TrueImage Home
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To import a VDI file in VirtualBox, follow these steps:
- Add VirtualBox.
- Update VirtualBox to the latest version.
- Configure the association of VirtualBox Virtual Disk Image files to VirtualBox.
- Verify the VDI file.