Cannot install Hyper-V on server 2016 standard, Error 0x0800f0831

Question

We are getting error while installing Hyper-v role on window server 2016 standard

Error-0x0800f0831

Answer 1

Hello Dilip Gawand,

Error code 0x800f0831 When installing a Hyper-V role, it usually indicates that the system has detected that the current hardware or software environment does not meet the minimum requirements for installing Hyper-V. Here are some possible causes and steps to fix them:

1. Check the hardware requirements: Make sure your server meets the hardware requirements to run Hyper-V, including CPU virtualization support (usually Intel's VT-x or AMD-V from AMD) and the relevant BIOS options enabled.
2. Update the operating system: Make sure that your Windows Server 2016 has all the latest updates and patches installed, and sometimes some issues with installing Hyper-V have been resolved through updates.
3. Disable security software: Temporarily disable your antivirus software or firewall, and then try reinstalling the Hyper-V role.
4. Corrupted or missing operating system components: Run the DISM tool to repair the operating system image and restore it to a healthy state:

DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

sfc /scannow

Once the repair is complete, restart the server and try to reinstall the Hyper-V role.

I hope you the information above is helpful.

Best Regards,

Yanhong Liu

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