to mount your newly created VHD and run Windows 8.1 natively without extra software. needed to convert that ISO into a VHD? Windows 8.1-Create a VHD and Install Windows On It 30 Nov 2013 —

To make the VHD bootable, you must apply the Windows image from your ISO to the virtual disk: Double-click your downloaded ISO file.

: Open Disk Management , select Action , and click Create VHD .

This is currently the only official version of Windows 8.1 still hosted directly by Microsoft. It is provided as an evaluation ISO that you can mount as a virtual disk. Evaluation (180-day trial) Source: Official Microsoft Download Center

. While this is an ISO, it can be mounted as a virtual disk or used to install Windows onto a VHD. Internet Archive

: Be cautious with third-party sources offering Windows 8.1 VHD downloads. Using or downloading software from unverified sources can pose significant security risks, including malware and viruses.