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(KEVIN OWINO)
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Step 1: Check System Requirements
- Operating System: Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, or Education (64-bit).
- Processor: 64-bit processor with Second Level Address Translation (SLAT).
- Hardware Virtualization Support: Ensure Intel VT-x or AMD-V is enabled in the BIOS.
- RAM: Minimum of 4 GB.
Step 2: Enable Hyper-V
- Access Windows Features:
- Press
Windows + R to open the Run dialog box.
- Type
optionalfeatures and press Enter.
- Turn On Hyper-V:
- In the Windows Features dialog box, scroll down and check the box for Hyper-V.
- Ensure all sub-options under Hyper-V are selected.
- Click OK and restart your computer when prompted.
- Verify Installation:
- After the restart, press
Windows + X and select Windows PowerShell (Admin).
- Type
Get-WindowsFeature -Name *Hyper-V* and press Enter.
- Ensure that Hyper-V is listed as Installed.
Step 3: Create a New Virtual Machine
- Open Hyper-V Manager:
- Press
Windows + S, type Hyper-V Manager, and open it.
- Create a New Virtual Machine:
- In Hyper-V Manager, click Action > New > Virtual Machine.
- Follow the New Virtual Machine Wizard:
- Specify Name and Location: Enter a name for the VM and choose a location to store VM files.
- Specify Generation: Choose Generation 1 (BIOS) or Generation 2 (UEFI).
- Assign Memory: Allocate RAM (e.g., 2048 MB).
- Configure Networking: Select a virtual switch.
- Connect Virtual Hard Disk: Create a new virtual hard disk (e.g., 50 GB).
- Install Options: Choose to install an OS later or use an ISO file to install the OS now.
- Install the Operating System:
- If you chose to use an ISO file, the VM will boot from the ISO.
- Follow the OS installation steps within the VM.