Converting a Backup Archive (*.tib) to Virtual Hard Disk (*.vhd) and Importing It to Hyper-V

Step-by-step instructions on how to convert a backup archive (*.tib) to virtual hard disk (*.vhd) and import it to Hyper-V

This document applies to:

First of all you need to create a full backup of your system partition or the whole hard disk drive. Then you should convert the backup to a virtual hard disk. After this you can import the virtual hard disk to Hyper-V.

Step 1: Converting backup archive (*.tib) to virtual hard disk (*.vhd)

  1. Run Acronis True Image. Click Tools -> Convert Backup to Virtual Disk:

  2. Conversion to Virtual Disk Wizard will start:

  3. Select the backup archive that you will convert to *.vhd format:

  4. Select Microsoft Virtual PC:

  5. Specify the location where you would like to save the *.vhd file:

  6. Click Proceed to start the conversion:

  7. Conversion will start:

Step 2: Importing virtual hard disk (*.vhd) to Hyper-V

  1. Run Hyper-V Manager:

  2. Click New -> Virtual Machine:

  3. Set the location where the virtual machine will be stored. You can use default settings or change them:

  4. Specify the amount of memory for the virtual machine:

  5. Configure your network adapter:

  6. Click Use an existing virtual hard disk. Then click Browse and select the location where the *.vhd file is stored:

  7. Click Finish:

Hyper-V virtual machine is ready.