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vEthernet (Default Switch)

Anonymous
2022-05-10T12:39:21+00:00

Accidently deleted the vEthernet (Default Switch) from my network connections, not realizing this was used by the Hyper-V installs.

The current host is Windows 22000.652, the clients are 22616.1.

is there any way to recreate the switch without affecting the Hyper-V installs?

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  1. BryceSor 4,970 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2022-05-11T02:48:21+00:00

    Hi vienna10,

    Yes there is

    Go to Hyper-V settings for that install in Hyper-V manager/app, then use add hardware and make a new network connection, if the old one is still listed you can remove it.

    I am at work at the moment but will be home in 2-3 hours so I will double check if you haven't got it working by then.

    This may help

    Virtual Switches in Hyper-V: Short Guide (nakivo.com)

    Virtual Machine settings in Hyper-V Manager explained (altaro.com)

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  1. Anonymous
    2022-05-11T15:13:19+00:00

    Hi Bryce. Added a new external network connection. This restored the vEthernet (Default Switch). The simple guide in the first link was great, much better than the ones I found

    Thanks again

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-05-11T07:21:50+00:00

    Hi Bryce, thank you for the links. Will check it out tomorrow

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-05-11T07:19:16+00:00

    Thanks Johnny - no haven't tried that, but will do so tomorrow. Out all day today

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  4. Johnny55 4,710 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2022-05-11T00:27:15+00:00

    Hi vienna,

    You got me on this one, have you tried the Dism command:

    Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

    Worth a try prior to doing a repair install.

    Regards,

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