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Windows 8.1 Knowledge Base Hyper-V Manager Add New Virtual Machine

Hyper-V Manager Add New Virtual Machine

There are a few ways to add a new virtual machine to the Hyper-V host through Hyper-V Manager.

Open the Hyper-V Manager

Steps to open the Hyper-V Manager on local computer.

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  1. Enter "virtmgmt.msc" to the "Open" field of "Run" window to open the Hyper-V Manager.
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  2. Click button "OK" to open the "Hyper-V Manager. 
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  3. The "Hyper-V Manager" in the left pane will be expanded with a list of installed Hyper-V hosts. e.g.  APC computer is connected 
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Add a Virtual Machine to Hyper-V host

Methods of adding a virtual machine to hyper-v host.

  1. Add a Customized Virtual Machine to Hyper-V host with an Existing VHD option
  2. Add a Default Virtual Machine to Hyper-V host with a default empty VHD option
  3. Add a Customized Virtual Machine to Hyper-V host with no attached VHD option
  4. Add a Customized Virtual Machine to Hyper-V host with creating a VHD option

Add a Customized Virtual Machine to Hyper-V Host with an Existing VHD Option

Steps to add a customized virtual machine to Hyper-V host with an existing VHD option.

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  1. Right click "APC" in the left paneto activate the context menu 
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  2. Move mouse pointer to "New" item to activate the context menu of "New" item.
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  3. Or click the "New" item in the right "Action" pane to activate the context menu of "New" item.
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  4. Click "Virtual Machine..." in the context menu or in the expanded "New" menu at the right "Action" pane to open the "New Virtual Machine Wizard" window.
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  5. Click "Next" button in the "New Virtual Machine Wizard" window to "Specify Name and Location" of the virtual machine.
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  6. Change the name and location in the "New Virtual Machine Wizard" window accordingly.
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  7. Click "Next" button in the "New Virtual Machine Wizard" window to "Specify Generation" of the virtual machine.
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  8. Select the suitable generation in the "New Virtual Machine Wizard" window.
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  9. Click "Next" button in the "New Virtual Machine Wizard" window to "Assign Memory" of the virtual machine.
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  10. Assign suitable amount of memory in the "New Virtual Machine Wizard" window.
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  11. Click "Next" button in the "New Virtual Machine Wizard" window to "Configure Networking" of the virtual machine.
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  12. Expand the "Connection" drop down list in the "New Virtual Machine Wizard" window.
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  13. Assign suitable connection in the "New Virtual Machine Wizard" window.
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  14. Click "Next" button in the "New Virtual Machine Wizard" window to "Connect Virtual Hard Disk" of the virtual machine.
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  15. Click "Use an existing virtual hard disk" radio in the "New Virtual Machine Wizard" window to connect an existing virtual hard disk.
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  16. Click "Browse..." button of the "location"  in the "New Virtual Machine Wizard" window to open the "Open" window to locate the virtual hard disk.
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  17. Select the correct vdh or vhdx file and click "Open" to confirm the selection in "Open" window.
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  18. Check the location to connect the virtual hard disk file in the "New Virtual Machine Wizard" window and click "Next" button to continue.
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  19. Check the "Summary" of the virtual machine connection in the "New Virtual Machine Wizard" window and click "Finish" button to complete the configuration of a new virtual machine.
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  20. The configuration of a new virtual machine will be started automatically.
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  21. After the completion of new virtual machine configuration, the "Summary" tab of the added virtual machine group box will be displayed at the bottom of the middle pane.
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  22. Click the "Memory" tab label to activate the "Memory" tab of the virtual machine group box will be displayed at the bottom of the middle pane.
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  23. Click the "Networking" tab label to activate the "Networking" tab of the virtual machine group box will be displayed at the bottom of the middle pane.
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Add a Default Virtual Machine to Hyper-V Host with a Default Empty VHD Option

Steps to add a new default virtual machine, VM to a Hyper-V host with a default empty VHD option.

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  1. Right click "APC" in the left paneto activate the context menu 
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  2. Move mouse pointer to "New" item to activate the context menu of "New" item.
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  3. Or click the "New" item in the right "Action" pane to activate the context menu of "New" item.
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  4. Click "Virtual Machine..." in the context menu or in the expanded "New" menu at the right "Action" pane to open the "New Virtual Machine Wizard" window.
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  5. Click "Finish" button in the "New Virtual Machine Wizard" window.
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  6. The configuration of a new default virtual machine will be started automatically.
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  7. After the completion of new default virtual machine configuration, the "Summary" tab of the added virtual machine group box will be displayed at the bottom of the middle pane.
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  8. Click the "Memory" tab label to activate the "Memory" tab of the virtual machine group box will be displayed at the bottom of the middle pane.
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  9. Click the "Networking" tab label to activate the "Networking" tab of the virtual machine group box will be displayed at the bottom of the middle pane.
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Add a Customized Virtual Machine to Hyper-V Host with No Attached VHD Option

Steps to add a new virtual machine, VM to a Hyper-V host with no attched VHD option.

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  1. Right click "APC" in the left paneto activate the context menu 
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  2. Move mouse pointer to "New" item to activate the context menu of "New" item.
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  3. Or click the "New" item in the right "Action" pane to activate the context menu of "New" item.
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  4. Click "Virtual Machine..." in the context menu or in the expanded "New" menu at the right "Action" pane to open the "New Virtual Machine Wizard" window.
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  5. Click "Next" button in the "New Virtual Machine Wizard" window to "Specify Name and Location" of the virtual machine.
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  6. Change the name and location in the "New Virtual Machine Wizard" window accordingly.
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  7. Click "Next" button in the "New Virtual Machine Wizard" window to "Specify Generation" of the virtual machine.
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  8. Select the suitable generation in the "New Virtual Machine Wizard" window.
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  9. Click "Next" button in the "New Virtual Machine Wizard" window to "Assign Memory" of the virtual machine.
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  10. Assign suitable amount of memory in the "New Virtual Machine Wizard" window.
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  11. Click "Next" button in the "New Virtual Machine Wizard" window to "Configure Networking" of the virtual machine.
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  12. Expand the "Connection" drop down list in the "New Virtual Machine Wizard" window.
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  13. Assign suitable connection in the "New Virtual Machine Wizard" window.
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  14. Click "Next" button in the "New Virtual Machine Wizard" window to "Connect Virtual Hard Disk" of the virtual machine.
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  15. Click "Attach a virtual hard disk later" radio in the "New Virtual Machine Wizard" window to skip connecting a virtual hard disk .
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  16. Check the "Summary" of the virtual machine connection in the "New Virtual Machine Wizard" window and click "Finish" button to complete the configuration of a new virtual machine.
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  17. The configuration of a new virtual machine will be started automatically.
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  18. After the completion of new virtual machine configuration, the "Summary" tab of the added virtual machine group box will be displayed at the bottom of the middle pane.
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  19. Click the "Memory" tab label to activate the "Memory" tab of the virtual machine group box will be displayed at the bottom of the middle pane.
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  20. Click the "Networking" tab label to activate the "Networking" tab of the virtual machine group box will be displayed at the bottom of the middle pane.
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Add a Customized Virtual Machine to Hyper-V Host with Creating a VHD option

Steps to add a customized virtual machine to Hyper-V host with  creating a VHD option.

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  1. Right click "APC" in the left paneto activate the context menu 
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  2. Move mouse pointer to "New" item to activate the context menu of "New" item.
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  3. Or click the "New" item in the right "Action" pane to activate the context menu of "New" item.
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  4. Click "Virtual Machine..." in the context menu or in the expanded "New" menu at the right "Action" pane to open the "New Virtual Machine Wizard" window.
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  5. Click "Next" button in the "New Virtual Machine Wizard" window to "Specify Name and Location" of the virtual machine.
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  6. Change the name and location in the "New Virtual Machine Wizard" window accordingly.
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  7. Click "Next" button in the "New Virtual Machine Wizard" window to "Specify Generation" of the virtual machine.
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  8. Select the suitable generation in the "New Virtual Machine Wizard" window.
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  9. Click "Next" button in the "New Virtual Machine Wizard" window to "Assign Memory" of the virtual machine.
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  10. Assign suitable amount of memory in the "New Virtual Machine Wizard" window.
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  11. Click "Next" button in the "New Virtual Machine Wizard" window to "Configure Networking" of the virtual machine.
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  12. Expand the "Connection" drop down list in the "New Virtual Machine Wizard" window.
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  13. Assign suitable connection in the "New Virtual Machine Wizard" window.
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  14. Click "Next" button in the "New Virtual Machine Wizard" window to "Connect Virtual Hard Disk" of the virtual machine.
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  15. Click "Create a virtual hard disk" radio and check the "Name", "Location" and "Size" fields in the "New Virtual Machine Wizard" window" to create a virtual hard disk. 
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  16. Click "Next" button in the "New Virtual Machine Wizard" window to select the "Installation Options".
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  17. Click "Install an operating system later" to install an operating system later and click "Next" to continue.
  18. Check the "Summary" of the virtual machine connection in the "New Virtual Machine Wizard" window and click "Finish" button to complete the configuration of a new virtual machine.
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  19. The configuration of a new virtual machine will be started automatically.
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  20. After the completion of new virtual machine configuration, the "Summary" tab of the added virtual machine group box will be displayed at the bottom of the middle pane.
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  21. Click the "Memory" tab label to activate the "Memory" tab of the virtual machine group box will be displayed at the bottom of the middle pane.
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  22. Click the "Networking" tab label to activate the "Networking" tab of the virtual machine group box will be displayed at the bottom of the middle pane.
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