Convert VHD to VMC

Understanding VHD and VMC file formats

The VHD (Virtual Hard Disk) file format is a disk image file format that represents a virtual hard disk drive. It is commonly used by virtualization software such as Microsoft Virtual PC and Hyper-V. VHD files can contain what is found on a physical hard disk, such as disk partitions and a file system, which makes them useful for creating backups and running multiple operating systems on a single machine.

The VMC (Virtual Machine Configuration) file format is used to store configuration settings for a virtual machine. It contains information about the virtual machine's hardware configuration, such as memory, network settings, and the location of the associated VHD files. VMC files are primarily used by Microsoft Virtual PC.

How to convert VHD to VMC

Converting a VHD file to a VMC file involves creating a new virtual machine configuration that references the existing VHD file. This process does not involve changing the VHD file itself but rather creating a VMC file that points to it.

Best software for VHD to VMC conversion

The best software for converting VHD to VMC is Microsoft Virtual PC. This software allows you to create a new virtual machine and configure it to use an existing VHD file. Follow these steps:

• Open Microsoft Virtual PC.
• Go to File → New Virtual Machine Wizard.
• Select Create a virtual machine and click Next.
• Enter a name for your virtual machine and click Next.
• Choose the operating system that matches the one in your VHD file and click Next.
• Set the amount of memory for the virtual machine and click Next.
• Select An existing virtual hard disk and browse to your VHD file.
• Click Finish to create the VMC file.

Once the VMC file is created, it will reference the VHD file, allowing you to run the virtual machine with the specified configuration.