Create virtual machine from win10 installation [closed]
I've bought a new laptop, which came with win10 installed. I don't need that – I'm wiping it clean and installing linux. however I was wondering: maybe I can – sorry if my wording is a little off here – somehow create an "image" from my win10 installation, and then use it as a virtual machine? I think I've once read something to this effect, but I'm not sure.
How can I do that?
Thanks
windows-10
asked Dec 25 '18 at 17:31
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I've bought a new laptop, which came with win10 installed. I don't need that – I'm wiping it clean and installing linux. however I was wondering: maybe I can – sorry if my wording is a little off here – somehow create an "image" from my win10 installation, and then use it as a virtual machine? I think I've once read something to this effect, but I'm not sure.
How can I do that?
Thanks
windows-10
asked Dec 25 '18 at 17:31
fffactfffact
32123
closed as too broad by Dave, Ramhound, music2myear, Twisty Impersonator, Tetsujin Dec 31 '18 at 10:59
Please edit the question to limit it to a specific problem with enough detail to identify an adequate answer. Avoid asking multiple distinct questions at once. See the How to Ask page for help clarifying this question. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
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Yes, this is possible and the process is called "Physical to Virtual" or P2V. There are a variety of utilities to do this, though most of your selection will be based on the HyperVisor you're going to use eventually.
– music2myear
Dec 26 '18 at 19:59
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I've bought a new laptop, which came with win10 installed. I don't need that – I'm wiping it clean and installing linux. however I was wondering: maybe I can – sorry if my wording is a little off here – somehow create an "image" from my win10 installation, and then use it as a virtual machine? I think I've once read something to this effect, but I'm not sure.
How can I do that?
Thanks
windows-10
asked Dec 25 '18 at 17:31
fffactfffact
32123
I've bought a new laptop, which came with win10 installed. I don't need that – I'm wiping it clean and installing linux. however I was wondering: maybe I can – sorry if my wording is a little off here – somehow create an "image" from my win10 installation, and then use it as a virtual machine? I think I've once read something to this effect, but I'm not sure.
How can I do that?
Thanks
windows-10
windows-10
asked Dec 25 '18 at 17:31
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32123
asked Dec 25 '18 at 17:31
fffactfffact
32123
asked Dec 25 '18 at 17:31
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32123
asked Dec 25 '18 at 17:31
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32123
asked Dec 25 '18 at 17:31
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32123
32123
closed as too broad by Dave, Ramhound, music2myear, Twisty Impersonator, Tetsujin Dec 31 '18 at 10:59
Please edit the question to limit it to a specific problem with enough detail to identify an adequate answer. Avoid asking multiple distinct questions at once. See the How to Ask page for help clarifying this question. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
closed as too broad by Dave, Ramhound, music2myear, Twisty Impersonator, Tetsujin Dec 31 '18 at 10:59
Please edit the question to limit it to a specific problem with enough detail to identify an adequate answer. Avoid asking multiple distinct questions at once. See the How to Ask page for help clarifying this question. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
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Yes, this is possible and the process is called "Physical to Virtual" or P2V. There are a variety of utilities to do this, though most of your selection will be based on the HyperVisor you're going to use eventually.
– music2myear
Dec 26 '18 at 19:59
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Yes, this is possible and the process is called "Physical to Virtual" or P2V. There are a variety of utilities to do this, though most of your selection will be based on the HyperVisor you're going to use eventually.
– music2myear
Dec 26 '18 at 19:59
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Yes, this is possible and the process is called "Physical to Virtual" or P2V. There are a variety of utilities to do this, though most of your selection will be based on the HyperVisor you're going to use eventually.
– music2myear
Dec 26 '18 at 19:59
Yes, this is possible and the process is called "Physical to Virtual" or P2V. There are a variety of utilities to do this, though most of your selection will be based on the HyperVisor you're going to use eventually.
– music2myear
Dec 26 '18 at 19:59
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Disk2vhd is a utility that creates VHD versions of physical disks for use in Microsoft Virtual PC or Microsoft Hyper-V virtual machines (VMs). The difference between Disk2vhd and other physical-to-virtual tools is that you can run Disk2vhd on a system that’s online. Disk2vhd uses Windows' Volume Snapshot capability to create consistent point-in-time snapshots of the volumes you want to include in a conversion. You can even have Disk2vhd create the VHDs on local volumes, even ones being converted (though performance is better when the VHD is on a disk different than ones being converted).
answered Dec 25 '18 at 20:36
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This answer would be improved by including the steps necessary to use Disk2VHD. Right now you're just recommending software. With a bit more information it could become a very good answer.
– music2myear
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Disk2vhd is a utility that creates VHD versions of physical disks for use in Microsoft Virtual PC or Microsoft Hyper-V virtual machines (VMs). The difference between Disk2vhd and other physical-to-virtual tools is that you can run Disk2vhd on a system that’s online. Disk2vhd uses Windows' Volume Snapshot capability to create consistent point-in-time snapshots of the volumes you want to include in a conversion. You can even have Disk2vhd create the VHDs on local volumes, even ones being converted (though performance is better when the VHD is on a disk different than ones being converted).
answered Dec 25 '18 at 20:36
bobkushbobkush
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This answer would be improved by including the steps necessary to use Disk2VHD. Right now you're just recommending software. With a bit more information it could become a very good answer.
– music2myear
Dec 26 '18 at 19:58
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Disk2vhd is a utility that creates VHD versions of physical disks for use in Microsoft Virtual PC or Microsoft Hyper-V virtual machines (VMs). The difference between Disk2vhd and other physical-to-virtual tools is that you can run Disk2vhd on a system that’s online. Disk2vhd uses Windows' Volume Snapshot capability to create consistent point-in-time snapshots of the volumes you want to include in a conversion. You can even have Disk2vhd create the VHDs on local volumes, even ones being converted (though performance is better when the VHD is on a disk different than ones being converted).
answered Dec 25 '18 at 20:36
bobkushbobkush
29128
This answer would be improved by including the steps necessary to use Disk2VHD. Right now you're just recommending software. With a bit more information it could become a very good answer.
– music2myear
Dec 26 '18 at 19:58
add a comment |
Disk2vhd is a utility that creates VHD versions of physical disks for use in Microsoft Virtual PC or Microsoft Hyper-V virtual machines (VMs). The difference between Disk2vhd and other physical-to-virtual tools is that you can run Disk2vhd on a system that’s online. Disk2vhd uses Windows' Volume Snapshot capability to create consistent point-in-time snapshots of the volumes you want to include in a conversion. You can even have Disk2vhd create the VHDs on local volumes, even ones being converted (though performance is better when the VHD is on a disk different than ones being converted).
answered Dec 25 '18 at 20:36
bobkushbobkush
29128
Disk2vhd is a utility that creates VHD versions of physical disks for use in Microsoft Virtual PC or Microsoft Hyper-V virtual machines (VMs). The difference between Disk2vhd and other physical-to-virtual tools is that you can run Disk2vhd on a system that’s online. Disk2vhd uses Windows' Volume Snapshot capability to create consistent point-in-time snapshots of the volumes you want to include in a conversion. You can even have Disk2vhd create the VHDs on local volumes, even ones being converted (though performance is better when the VHD is on a disk different than ones being converted).
answered Dec 25 '18 at 20:36
bobkushbobkush
29128
answered Dec 25 '18 at 20:36
bobkushbobkush
29128
answered Dec 25 '18 at 20:36
bobkushbobkush
29128
answered Dec 25 '18 at 20:36
bobkushbobkush
29128
29128
This answer would be improved by including the steps necessary to use Disk2VHD. Right now you're just recommending software. With a bit more information it could become a very good answer.
– music2myear
Dec 26 '18 at 19:58
add a comment |
This answer would be improved by including the steps necessary to use Disk2VHD. Right now you're just recommending software. With a bit more information it could become a very good answer.
– music2myear
Dec 26 '18 at 19:58
This answer would be improved by including the steps necessary to use Disk2VHD. Right now you're just recommending software. With a bit more information it could become a very good answer.
– music2myear
Dec 26 '18 at 19:58
This answer would be improved by including the steps necessary to use Disk2VHD. Right now you're just recommending software. With a bit more information it could become a very good answer.
– music2myear
Dec 26 '18 at 19:58
add a comment |
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Yes, this is possible and the process is called "Physical to Virtual" or P2V. There are a variety of utilities to do this, though most of your selection will be based on the HyperVisor you're going to use eventually.
– music2myear
Dec 26 '18 at 19:59