yes, It does.
Let me simplify:
1. Install Hyper-V as a feature (if you have win 8-64 bit). It will auto download from microsoft.
http://www.howtogeek.com/76532/how-to-install-or-enable-hyper-v-virtualization-in-windows-8/
(I don't use the metro interface to use hyper-v, I use the desktop. and pinned hyper-v to my taskbar for easy access.)
2. Create a Win 7 virtual machine with Hyper-v
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/wi...test-machine-in-windows-8-client-hyper-v/6690
(You need to assign at least 1 processor, 2gb memory, and 60gb to fit 2 copies of svn and windows on it.)
and you install windows 7 on that vm/pc.
3. install tortoise svn on win 7 virtual machine (you've done this. just start the vm from hyper-v. I can show you very easily),
and install the program in windows 7 (as normal) once you boot up the vm, using hyper-v.
4.
update (as normal) to download svn folder on the win 7 vm.
5. copy files to win 8 for working. Just navigate through my computer on the win7vm to the win 8 folder you want. (access other devices and computers through the control panel and networking to get to the folder)
6. copy back to win 7 vm to commit.
7.
commit svn folder (as normal) on win 7 vm.
8. save the Win 7 vm - from the vm window, or hyper-v, and close it when you aren't using it.
Was that easier?
basically a virtual machine is just a separate pc running off some allocated memory space, and hard drive.
It just opens in hyper-v and keep programs running separately in a window.
Since it is secure (sandboxed), you have to move files between the two like a separate pc, through networked folder access.
I can walk you though it very easily if you like.
Download teamviewer (free) and let me know when you are available.
http://www.teamviewer.com/en/index.aspx
I can easily share my screen with you and walk you through it in 2 minutes.
If you share your screen back, I can watch if you are doing it correctly.
No thought or explanation necessary. Once you see it, it's easy.
Teamviewer is a great, easy, and free show-you tool. I use it for troubleshooting, labs, meetings, etc, since it is better than others.
It is the fastest and easiest way to temp and securely share a screen view from your computer, atm. and you can easily transfer small files and flip between 2 people's active screens with it.
I tend to use Skype for the voice part (securely) of the conversation since most people use it.
If anyone else needs help, just let me know.