How to create a virtual drive on Windows with Simple VHD Manager

Virtual hard drive (Virtual Hard Drive) is a file that simulates the structure of a drive, helping you save alternative data to the hard drive. A virtual drive can be used to store games, operating systems or anything else like a hard drive.

Here TipsMake.com will guide you how to create a virtual drive with Simple VHD Manager software.

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How to create a virtual drive on Windows with Simple VHD Manager

Step 1 : Go to https://www.softpedia.com/get/System/Hard-Disk-Utils/Simple-VHD-Manager.shtml to download and install the Simple VHD Manager software.

Open the main interface of the software:

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Step 2 : Choose. File >> Create and Attach VHD

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Step 3 : At the new window that opens, enter the drive size (Virtual hard disk size), format (Virtual hard disk format), type (Virtual hard disk type).

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Click Create and Attach VHD to create.

Step 4 : Choose where to save the virtual drive, enter a name and click 'Save'.

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Step 5 : New virtual drive needs formatting before use. Select Format disk .

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Click Start .

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Continue to select OK .

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After completing this step, you have successfully created a virtual drive on Windows. Check the partitioned drive in This PC >> Devices and drivers .

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Other functions of Simple VHD Manager

Mount, unmount the .vhd file

To enable and disable the Mount feature for .vhd files, do the following:

Select Options >> Add to Context Menu

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Check both ' Add Options For VHD File ' and ' Mount With Double Click ' and then click Install . Now you can mount the .vhd file by double clicking on it.

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Attach VHD permanently

Select Options >> Attach Marked To System Startup . Thus your virtual drive will be automatically mounted on boot.

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Change drive letter

Right-click on the virtual drive, select Disk 1 - D >> D - Change Driver Letter >> select the character you want .

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Above are the basic operations on Simple VHD Manager to help you manage virtual drives on your computer. Wishing you a successful practice!