Install Windows 8 Hyper-V

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Install Windows 8 Hyper-V

I found these instructions after I had done my installation.

I didn't install the entire package initially. Make sure that the tick is in the main box and all the components are selected. My box had a smaller square in it.

STOP just before you reach the the Virtual Switch Manager.

Extract Windows xp

The following article describes how to get a virtual hard disk with Windows xp already on it. The advantage of using this method is that it

saves using the Windows CD disk
It includes Service Pack 3
and all the updates.

Even if you have a CD with a key, use this method and use your own key.

When it is extracted, copy it to C:\Users\Public\Documents\Hyper-V\Virtual hard disks directory. Then rename the file VirtualXP.VHD.

New Virtual Machine Wizard

Select this option and follow the instructions given by the Wizard.

Specify Name and Location - Change name e.g. Windows xp Professional. Leave 'Store the virtual machine in a different location' Un-ticked.

Assign Memory 'Start up memory:' leave as default 512MB. Use Dynamic Memory for this virtual machine. Ticked.

Configure Networking Connection: Select the External one, the Ethernet Adapter.

Connect Virtual Hard Disk Select Use an existing virtual hard disk, Browse, and select the drive above.

Summary Check that the information is correct.

Press Finish.

This completes the building of the virtual hardware.Install Windows 8 Hyper-V

Virtual Switch Manager

The author states:-

"One other super important piece of advice is to remember to create virtual switches at this point. It makes guest VM setup much easier on Windows 8 Hyper-V." I wish I had known this.

Here are my screen shots with the two virtual switches configured and selected. One connects to the Hardware Ethernet port (for Internet connection) and the other one is used to connect to the Host Computer Port (to transfer files).

Important Note:

Give the switches meaningful names now, together with a description in the notes. This ensures that they are connected to the correct Network Adapter.
There are 'hidden' sections which are selected by expanding the tree on the left-hand side.

Hardware Ethernet port (for Internet connection)

Host Computer Port

Settings for the Client on the Server

These are the options available. Have a look at each section and see if they make sense.

Add Hardware - We will use this in the next section, stand by . . .
BIOS - change - tick Num Lock I use Num Lock and when this was un-ticked, when I used the virtual machine it cancelled it.
Memory - Left as Default. My readings are:-
Startup RAM: 512MB. Tick Enable Dynamic Memory. Minimum RAM: 512MB Maximum RAM: 1048576 Memory buffer: 20. Memory weight mid way.
Processor - no change
IDE Controller 0 - no change
IDE Controller 1 - no change
SCSI Controller- no change
Network Adapter - There is one already there. We will be adding another network adapter and then set them both up.
COM 1 - no change
COM 2 - no change
Diskette Drive - no change