Using the above steps, you created a VHD, but it's empty without any data or file system.
How to set up a VHDX or VHD on Windows 10 Once you complete these steps, you'll have created a VHD that you can then set up and use with any compatible version of Windows. (If you have selected the VHD format in the previous step, it's recommended to select the Fixed size option when selecting a type.) Under "Virtual hard disk type," select the Dynamic expanding option. (While using a VHDX format is recommended, you can also select the VHD format, but use it only if required.) Under "Virtual hard disk format," select the VHDX option.Under "Virtual hard disk size," specify the size of the drive in megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB), or terabytes (TB).
Or select Virtual Disk files (*.vhd) if you're planning to create a VHD file.
In this Windows 10 guide, we'll walk you through the steps to create and set up a virtual hard disk to store files on Windows 10.