Create new Hyper-V virtual machine using an existing virtual hard disk

Create new Hyper-V virtual machine using an existing hard drive.md

Create new Hyper-V virtual machine using an existing virtual hard disk

This guide helps you to create a new virtual machine using an existing virtual hard disk. Get started in only 12 east steps.

Prerequisites

• Hyper-V installed
• Virtual hard disk to install

1. Place the virtual hard disk somewhere safe on the computer 1.1. Default path: C:\Users\Public\Documents\Hyper-V\Virtual hard disks.
2. Open Hyper-V.
3. Select the server were you want install the new virtual machine.
4. Click New -> Visual Machine.
5. Press Next.
6. Choose a name for the virtual machine and press Next. 6.1. For example: John's Development.
7. Select a Generation, 1 or 2 and press Next. This cannot be changed later. 7.1. My recommendation is to use Generation 2.
8. Set startup memory. This can be adjusted later if you encounter issues. 8.1. I recommend 8192 MB.
9. Keep the setting Use Dynamic Memory for this virtual machine. and press Next.
10. Select the connection Default Switch and press Next.
11. Select the option Use an existing virtual hard disk. Locate your virtual hard disk we placed in step 1 and press Next.
12. Now press Finish and the virtual machine appears in the list of virtual machines in Hyper-V.