Windows server 2012 std Hyper-V VM Export option missing

Question

I have a client with an old 2012 server running Hyper-V and I need to move one of the VMs to another server but when I right click the VM I do not have an export option listed.

Is there an option I need to be able to export or another method I should use?

The VM is running if that is also an issue.

I can't seem to upload a screen capture here but the options I have are :

Connect

Settings

Turn off

Shut down

save

pause

reset

snapshot

move

rename

enable replication

help

I'm not sure which group to post this question so if someone could move it to an appropriate location I'd appreciate it.

Thanks for any direction you can provide

Ian

Answer 1

Hi,

It is supported to export running VMs. I think this could be a Hyper-V Manager issue. You can give a try to the PowerShell cmdlet Export-VM if the option is missing.

Export-VM (Hyper-V) | Microsoft Learn

Answer 2

Hi,

Nevermind, I shutdown another VM and I can export now so I assume that it needs to be down to be available.

Ian