how to open vhd file in windows 7 starter?

i'm using a netbook which is running windows 7 starter. i found that the vhd file space in disk D  is to big but i couldn't open the file. how can i open it?
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OK, First, I assume you've downloaded and installed Microsoft Virtual PC?  http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/download.aspx

If you have, look in your start menu and you'll have a Windows Virtual PC option, go into that menu and click on Windows Virtual PC.

Now, there is technically no GUI for Virtual PC, it's integrated into Windows 7 so it just looks like a Windows Explorer menu, but it's not.

If you look towards the top of the Window, there is a Create Virtual Machine button, click that and it will guide you through creating a new virtual machine.

When it gets to the part of asking you about your hard drive (3rd screen I think), opt to select a VHD file and choose the VHD file you created.  Complete the wizard and start the machine.

That's it -

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