How to Open Hyper-V Manager in Windows 10?

To open Hyper-V Manager in Windows 10, you first need to ensure that Hyper-V is enabled. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Enabling Hyper-V Feature

Before you can open Hyper-V Manager, the Hyper-V feature must be enabled in Windows. Follow these steps:

1. Go to Control Panel. A quick way to do this is to search for "Control Panel" in the Windows search bar.

2. Navigate to Programs and then Programs and Features.

3. Click on Turn Windows features on or off. This will open the Windows Features window.

4. In the Windows Features window, locate and select Hyper-V.

5. Click OK. Windows will then install the necessary files and may prompt you to restart your computer. The system restarts to enable Hyper-V Manager.

Opening Hyper-V Manager

Once Hyper-V is enabled, there are several ways to open Hyper-V Manager:

• Using the Start Menu:

  1. Click the Start button.
  2. Type "Hyper-V Manager".
  3. Click on Hyper-V Manager from the search results.

• Using the Run Dialog Box:

  1. Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog box.
  2. Type virtmgmt.msc and press Enter.

• Using Command Prompt or PowerShell:

  1. Open Command Prompt or PowerShell as an administrator.
  2. Type virtmgmt.msc and press Enter.

• Using Windows Search:

  1. Click the Search icon (or press the Windows key + S).
  2. Type "Hyper-V Manager".
  3. Click on Hyper-V Manager from the search results.