How do I start a Hyper-V machine?

To get a Hyper-V virtual machine running, you first need to create it. The steps provided in the reference detail the process for creating a new virtual machine in Hyper-V Manager. Once a virtual machine is created, you can then start it.

Below are the steps for creating a new Hyper-V virtual machine, based on the provided information:

Creating a New Hyper-V Virtual Machine

Creating a virtual machine is the essential first step before you can power it on and start using it. The New Virtual Machine Wizard guides you through the necessary configurations.

Here’s how to create a new Hyper-V virtual machine using Hyper-V Manager:

1. Open Hyper-V Manager: Locate and open the Hyper-V Manager application on your Windows Server or Windows client machine with the Hyper-V role enabled.
2. Initiate New VM Creation: In the Action pane on the right side of the Hyper-V Manager window, click on **New**. From the submenu that appears, select **Virtual Machine**. This launches the New Virtual Machine Wizard.
3. Start the Wizard: On the "Before You Begin" page of the New Virtual Machine Wizard, review the introductory information and click **Next** to proceed.
4. Configure Your Virtual Machine: The wizard will present several pages where you'll make important choices for your virtual machine. These steps typically involve:
   • Specifying a name and location for the virtual machine.
   • Choosing the generation of the virtual machine (Generation 1 or Generation 2).
   • Assigning memory (RAM).
   • Configuring networking.
   • Creating or attaching a virtual hard disk.
   • Specifying installation options for the operating system.
   Make the appropriate selections on each page based on the requirements for the operating system and applications you plan to run.
5. Complete the Creation: After configuring all the settings, you will reach the "Summary" page. Review the choices you've made. If everything looks correct, click **Finish**.

After you click Finish, Hyper-V will create the virtual machine with the specified settings. The new virtual machine will then appear in the list within Hyper-V Manager.

Note: The steps provided above are specifically for creating the virtual machine. Once the virtual machine is created, you can select it in the Hyper-V Manager list and use the "Start" action (either from the Actions pane or the right-click context menu) to power it on. The provided reference focuses solely on the creation process.