Windows 7 Virtual Hard Drive

[victord66]

I have setup a Ramdisk with Virtual Hard Drive Pro and would like to install Windows 7 there, but when I run the installer it does not recognize the drive. Can someone help? Thanks.

 

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To install Windows 7 on a RAM disk created using Virtual Hard Drive Pro, you might encounter issues with the installer not recognizing the drive due to driver compatibility or other factors. Here's a step-by-step guide to troubleshoot this and potentially resolve the issue: 1. Load the Required Driver: - During the Windows 7 installation process, you can load additional drivers if needed. It's possible that the RAM disk driver is not included in the standard Windows installation package. - When you see the message "Where do you want to install Windows?", click on "Load Driver" to browse for the required driver. 2. Driver Compatibility: - Ensure that the driver you are using for the RAM disk is compatible with Windows 7. Check the manufacturer's website for updated drivers that are compatible with Windows 7. 3. Driver Installation: - If you have the driver in a compatible format (usually an .inf file or executable), load it during the Windows installation process to allow Windows to detect the RAM disk correctly. 4. BIOS Settings: - Check your BIOS settings to ensure that the RAM disk is recognized correctly. Sometimes, changing settings related to storage devices can help Windows detect the drive during installation. 5. Virtual Hard Drive Pro Configuration: - Double-check the configuration of the RAM disk in Virtual Hard Drive Pro. Ensure that it is properly set up and accessible. 6. Alternative Solutions: - If Windows 7 still does not recognize the RAM disk, consider using a different tool to create the RAM disk or installing Windows 7 on a regular hard drive or SSD for compatibility reasons. 7. Seek Manufacturer Support: - If you continue to have trouble, reach out to the manufacturer of Virtual Hard Drive Pro or the provider of the RAM disk software for further assistance. By following these steps, you should be able to troubleshoot the issue of Windows 7 not recognizing the RAM disk created with Virtual Hard Drive Pro during the installation process.