Solved Try to install Win8 Enterprise on VHD, but get error

louisjms

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Hello peoples! :)

I'm trying to install a genuine Windows 8 Enterprise (my workplace has an MSDN subscription, so I managed to get hold of a Windows 8 iso). I'm trying to install it to a vhd, which I did before with Win8 CP.

In windows 7, i open disk management, add a new VHD and activate it (or whatever it's called, I can't remember!)
I then turn off the computer, and boot to my Win8 Enter DVD. I choose my language, and then Custom installation. For the installation driver, I SHIFT+F10 over to CMD, and type the following:

diskpart
select vdisk file C:\win8.vhd
attach vdisk

I then ALT+TAB back to the installation. I choose the VHD, and click continue/next/install

It then comes up with an error saying windows cannot be installed to a VHD, but I can still click continue/next/install and install windows. I managed to exit the installation quick enough to do any changes, because I wanted to ask this:

After the error I get, Will Win8 be installed to the VHD, or the local HDD?

Thank you in advanced :D

L
 

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    a very hot fan :)
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    built in rubbish :)
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    Trackpad :)
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    64-bit Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self built
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
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    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
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    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
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    2560x1440
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    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
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    OCZ Series Gold OCZZ1000M 1000W
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    Thermaltake Core P3
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    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
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    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
Thanks, I'll have a look :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 8 Release Preview Build 84--
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ACER Aspire 5733
    CPU
    Intel Core i3 370M
    Motherboard
    MB.BJW02.001 S989 Q5Wp2 La-6582P
    Memory
    6144MB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD Graphics (Core i3)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Built in rubbish acer one :) and an external HP Pavilion Screen.
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    640GB SATA
    Case
    an acer plasticky one :)
    Cooling
    a very hot fan :)
    Keyboard
    built in rubbish :)
    Mouse
    Trackpad :)
    Internet Speed
    7MP/s
You're welcome. Please let us know how it went, or if you have any questions. :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    64-bit Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self built
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    OCZ Series Gold OCZZ1000M 1000W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gb/s Download and 35 Mb/s Upload
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Malwarebyte Anti-Malware Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
It works! Yesssss!!!!! Thank you.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 8 Release Preview Build 84--
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ACER Aspire 5733
    CPU
    Intel Core i3 370M
    Motherboard
    MB.BJW02.001 S989 Q5Wp2 La-6582P
    Memory
    6144MB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD Graphics (Core i3)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Built in rubbish acer one :) and an external HP Pavilion Screen.
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    640GB SATA
    Case
    an acer plasticky one :)
    Cooling
    a very hot fan :)
    Keyboard
    built in rubbish :)
    Mouse
    Trackpad :)
    Internet Speed
    7MP/s
You're most welcome. Great news. :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    64-bit Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self built
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    OCZ Series Gold OCZZ1000M 1000W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gb/s Download and 35 Mb/s Upload
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Malwarebyte Anti-Malware Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
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