Windows 10: Win 8.1 VM can't install OS.

Hi everyone. I've set up a VM for use with win 8.1 but although I have the official Microsoft .iso setup doesn't run & it states no OS found. I'm using Gen 2. There's no problem when I use Generation 1 as I can install from disc but I don't have internet or sound & when I add internet it affects the host PC's internet (I lose Ethernet connection). Running Win 10 Pro. 1909. All drivers & Windows fully upto date. Is there a setting I've missed? Thanks in advance.

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Win 8.1 VM can't install OS.

Hi everyone.
I've set up a VM for use with win 8.1 but although I have the official Microsoft .iso setup doesn't run & it states no OS found. I'm using Gen 2.
There's no problem when I use Generation 1 as I can install from disc but I don't have internet or sound & when I add internet it affects the host PC's internet (I lose Ethernet connection).
Running Win 10 Pro. 1909.
All drivers & Windows fully upto date.









Is there a setting I've missed?

Thanks in advance.

 

Win 8.1 VM can't install OS.

Edit: I needed to turn on RD within the Firewall on the Host PC to fix the error in connecting, but now I am logged out of Win 10 every time I connect & I receive this popup:




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I don’t know if I’m doing this wrong but I cannot connect to the Win 10 host:




I have entered the name of the PC correctly afaik.
RDC is running.

 

Win 8.1 VM can't install OS.

Hi there

@Bastet

1) I don't think XP will boot from UEFI so make the VM MBR.
2) For Internet / network connections on HYPER-V you need to create an EXTERNAL Switch (Bridged Networking to have VM access to Host / Internet / LAN).
3) on the HOST (W10) machine enable SMB1 (programs and features - turn windows features off / on).

Cheers
jimbo