You can use the import and export feature to create a new virtual machine with the exact same configuration of an existing VM in Hyper-V. You can import the VM files on a new server and create as many VMs
Fixed, Dynamically Expanding, and Differencing Disks in Hyper-V
There are three types of virtual hard disks in Hyper-V. Those three types are: Fixed size Dynamically expanding Differencing I will explain each type with pros and cons in the article below. Fixed size Disk When you create a fixed-size
How to Get a List of Windows PowerShell Modules that can be Imported
Modules are collections of cmdlets that are stored in the path %WINDIR%\System32\WindowsPowerShell\. Get a List of Windows PowerShell Modules You can execute the following command to display the location of each directory where these modules are exactly stored at your
Error when Executing a PowerShell Script for the First Time
When you are executing a PowerShell script for the first time you may encounter the following error: .... cannot be loaded because running scripts is disabled on this system. Why did this happen: PowerShell Execution Policies PowerShell has four execution policies
How to Capture Windows 7 Reference Image Using WDS
This article shows you how to deploy ready installed Windows system images to desktops on your network. This way, you can install your desired applications, drivers and latest updates on Windows 7, 8 or 10, then you can create an image
How to Extract Original Files from a Windows System Image
System image backups are used to restore an entire system. However, there is a workaround which you can use to extract individual files from a system image backup which is the subject of this article. Restore single file from Windows
How to Remotely Access a Windows Computer on Network
You can remotely access a Windows computer on your network using the installed "Remote Desktop Connection" program. This tool is available on all recent Windows versions. Windows Remote Desktop Connection To start the connection, follow this guide. 1. Open a
How to Check if Processor Supports SLAT (Second Level Address Translation)
If you want to run Hyper-V on newer Windows operating systems (Like Windows 8 or Windows Server 2016), your processor must support SLAT or Second level address translation. What is SLAT? SLAT is a technology which was introduced in both
How to Exclude a User or Computer from Group Policy Object
When you apply a group policy on a container or OU, it applies on all users or computers in that container. However, you can exclude a single or multiple users or containers from the policy applied. This tutorial is written
How to Fix WinRm Firewall Exception Rule When Enabling PS Remoting
When you are enabling PowerShell remoting using the command Enable-PSRemoting, you may get the following error because your system is connected to the network trough a Wi-Fi connection. PS C:\WINDOWS\system32> winrm quickconfig The following changes must be made: Start the WinRM