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Hello,
I recently downloaded a VHD system disk from an Azure VM. I need to create a local VM from this system virtual disk, but Hyper-V Manager does not see teh VHD, even if it is renamed to be VHDX.
Aware that Azure must have a fixed disk VHD, but what can I do to one of those to make it usable by Hyper_V? If possible, that is.
Thank you!
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How are you trying? Try creating a new VM on with an identical configuration as existing, then when you get to step Connect Virtual Hard Disk choose Use an existing virtual hard disk and point to the VHD.
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Hi Dave,
I copied the VHD to a different drive- oddly HVMgr sees it now but won't let me progress until it's renamed to a VHDX. But, then it reports as corrupted.
Per your suggestion, I did try to create a new VM, gen 2, with the same amount of RAM [the only thing I didn't do before.] And I have been attempting to "use an existing disk" as you mentioned.
I think I'm homing in on the fact I need to do a formal conversion of the VHD to VHDX. As a VHD, the disk mounts fine on my workstation, so I know it's not corrupted.
I'm open to any other ideas as well!
Original Azure VM
Size Standard DS1 v2
vCPUs 1
RAM 3.5 GiB
Generation V2
I'll try a gen1 VM in the meantime so see if that works.
Gen 1 option in HVMgr allowed me to create a VM, but powering it on only gives me a blinking cursor. Back to the drawing board!
Maybe you can check it.
https://stackoverflow.com/questions/63822197/how-to-tell-if-my-vm-is-gen1-or-gen2-in-azure
Just checking if there's any progress or updates?
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Posted my solution, thanks! [I knew the VM was Gen 2, says so in the Azure config]
Ok, sounds good, please don't forget to close up the thread here by marking answer.
I can't accept my own answer :( Is there another way to close this up?
Hello KDC
Yes, you cannot accept your own answer.
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However, please take a resurvey.
Hello! I'd love to take a resurvery. Your link doesn't explain that, as it turns out. And I've Bing'd for the answer and can't find it anywhere.
Hello KDC
Resurvey can be taken either by providing positive feedback on answer initially provided by Dave
Or you can accept and answer on this thread (you cannot accept your own answer).
As, you have already provided the solution for the benefit of community, I can summarize it as answer and you can accept and retake a survey.
That would be lovely, thank you!
Hello,
Finally got into the system disk!
For reference, I had to
Convert-VHD -Path [your path.vhd] -DestinationPath [your destination path.vhdx]After I make the changes, I'm sure I'll have to convert it back for Azure https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/azure/virtual-machines/vhd-not-supported-vm-azure
And then upload via AzCopy
Hope this helps someone else that stumbles across this scenario.
Hello KDC
Glad to hear that the issue is resolved. Thank you so much for sharing the resolution for the benefit of community.
We noticed your have rated low on one of the answer as not helpful. Thank you for taking time to share feedback.
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Hello KDC
Summarizing the issue and resolution that you have shared for the benefit of community.
Issue: Downloaded VHD file from Azure is not seen by Hyper-V Manager
Resolution:
1.Download the disk from Azure https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/windows/download-vhd?tabs=azure-portal#Stop%20The%20VM
2.Convert the disk from VHD to VHDX using PowerShell
Convert-VHD -Path [your path.vhd] -DestinationPath [your destination path.vhdx]
3.Create a VM in Hyper-V and attach this new VHDX
4.Turn off enhanced session mode on Hyper-V Manager [due to remote desktop services being disabled on this VM] https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/virtualization/hyper-v/learn-more/use-local-resources-on-hyper-v-virtual-machine-with-vmconnect
5.After making the changes, convert it back for Azure https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/azure/virtual-machines/vhd-not-supported-vm-azure
6.Then upload via AzCopy.
Please 'Accept as answer', so that it can help others in the community looking for help on similar topics.
Hey,
You can use StarWind V2V Converter to move VM from Azure directly to Hyper-V host.
https://www.starwindsoftware.com/starwind-v2v-converter
The following guide should help with the conversion:
https://www.starwindsoftware.com/v2v-help/VMfromMicrosoftAzuretoMicrosoftHyperVServer.html
Cheers,
Alex Bykovskyi
StarWind Software
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