Quick install win8 by using vhd file (Note)

1. Prepare a .vhd file already installed with win8 pro

2. Start windows 8 installation disk

3. Press Shift+F10 to enter command mode

4. Format the target driver (such as c:) by "format c:/q"

5. Copy the .vhd file to target driver c:\, such as "win8.vhd"

6. Attach the vhd file by following commands

diskpart

select vdisk file=c:\win8.vhd

attach vdisk

list volume

select volume N (for the windows volume)

assign letter v

7. Initialize boot

bootrec.exe /FixMbr
bootrec.exe /FixBoot
bootrec.exe /RebuildBcd
8. Return to GUI & use repair tool to repair startup

These can be done in VMware.