Virtual Hard disk is a file format representing virtual hard drive that might contain disk partitions or file systems similar to hard disk. It allows multiple operating systems to reside on a single host machine, enabling testers and developers to try particular software on different operating systems. Having a VHD, supports many other features as well such as, backup, recovery, security, image management, patching etc. on a normal computer system.

Many times, you wish to expand the given memory storage space of the computer system. To create extra space on Windows 7 based system, you should follow these steps. First, you may try to install external HDD. For that, you require to invest in a good separate external hard disk or invest money. However, it does need specific technical skills and precision. Second way is to create VHD that acts as an internal memory space that is allotted within the system to manage the data and other required folders, which seems doable!

Here is how to create a Virtual space within the system:

  • Right Click the computer icon
  • Click on Manage->Disk Management and Create VHD
  • Click ‘Browse’ to allocate space to VHD in folder of your choice
  • Choose the memory that you would like to assign this VHD folder into
  • Enable the functionality for initializing and creating volumes
Here is how to initialize VHD
  • Right click VHD->Initialize disk
  • When the window appears, choose MBR (Master Boot Record) and click Ok to initialize VHD
For creating the volume, follow these steps:
  • Right click on VHD->Simple Volume
  • It enables the wizard and follow the instructions that appear

After the completion of entire process, you get a new VHD completely functional hard disk for data storage. Just as easily VHD can be installed, there is a huge chance of corruption as well. Reasons such as faulty physical storage and transfer of data over faulty or failing networks lead to VHD corruption. Using manual method to repair VHD requires technical skills and certain expertise that is not present in many novice computer users. Moreover, it gets necessary to repair the virtual disk as it contains useful info.

Usage of third party Kernel for VHD Recovery software is the perfect solution to all VHD corruption issues. The software is easy to use, user friendly and recovers entire VHD within minutes. Embedded with three recovery modes namely, Quick, Extensive and File Trace, the software never fails to repair corrupt VHD files. These scan modes scans entire Virtual Hard disk and repairs even the severely damaged files instantly!

Moreover, users can download free trial edition of this software beforehand. This version lets users to know more about features and functionalities of the utility. The free edition enables users to repair the Virtual Hard disk and preview the files. However, in order to save these recovered files, user must purchase complete Kernel for VHD Recovery Software. To know more about the software, please go to : http://www.softwaredatarecovery.net/virtual-disk-data-recovery.html