Do I need to purchase a license to create some virtual machines using Hyper-V under Windows 11 Pro?

Anonymous
2025-05-15T02:39:01+00:00

For example, if my win11 has a genuine license, then when I enable hyper-v and use hyper-v to build local virtual machines while using win11, do I need to purchase the hyper-v license again?

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EmilyS726 257.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2025-05-15T12:23:50+00:00

The Hyper-V itself doesn't require additional authorization, it is already part of your current Windows 11 Pro license. But if you install Windows in the VM, then that Windows would require license.

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-05-15T05:07:21+00:00

    Thanks for your reply， Does Hyper-V require additional authorization? Or is it already included in the Windows 11 license?

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  2. EmilyS726 257.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-05-15T03:13:27+00:00

    Hello,

    The Windows 11 Pro installed in VM requires its own license, it has nothing to do with the host license.

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