Hyper-V doesn't boot ISO file to install OS

Question

Hi there,

For school I have to set up a virtual test-network using Hyper-V and Windows Server 2022.

I downloaded the free Trial Version .ISO file here

Next I've set up the virtual machine and selected install from bootable CD > Image File (iso) > selected the file downloaded from the link above.

Yet when I press > Connect > Start I get the following message.

It doesn't seem to find or recognize the ISO file I guess? How do I fix this so that the installation of the OS does start?

Thanks in advance!

Answer 1

Hi Axel,

The VM failed to boot from the ISO. It seems that you have downloaded the wrong ISO file. Please download the image from the evaluation center and try again.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/download-windows-server-2022

Best Regards,

Ian Xue

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Answer 2

Hi @Axel ,

please verify the boot order of the VM is set on DVD (ISO file) first.

The ISO file is stored locally on the Hyper-V server? If not, please copy the ISO file locally and try again.

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Regards

Andreas Baumgarten