On the page, select Use an existing virtual hard disk .

Click the folder icon, click , and locate your downloaded .vhd file.

During setup, choose "Use an existing virtual hard disk file."

Use the to download the official Windows 10 ISO file to your local drive. Step 2: Create a Blank VHD File

Run the tool and select .

Name your VM and choose or Generation 2 (Generation 2 supports VHDX and UEFI).

Windows 10 Virtual Hard Disk (VHD) images serve as a cornerstone for modern IT deployment, development, and disaster recovery. Unlike standard ISO files—which are disc images used for installation—a VHD image is a pre-configured "hard drive in a file" that can be booted immediately by a virtual machine or even by physical hardware through native boot. Accessing Windows 10 VHD Images

PowerShell offers a powerful, scriptable way to create VHDs. Here's a basic command to get you started:

Once setup is complete, shut down the VM. The resulting .vhdx file is your fully customized Windows 10 image. Deploying and Using Your Windows 10 VHD