Windows 10: Windows server 2022 running Hyper-V. VM status "incomplete VM configuration" in Virtual...

VM status "incomplete VM configuration" in Virtual Machine Manager

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Server Standard 2022 hyper-v VM licensing

Hi there,

First of all, there is no "server" topic, so I put this under windows->other/unknown

According to this, if I have my fully licensed Windows Server Standard, than I can run 2 VM with the same license.

Microsoft Windows Server | Microsoft Licensing Resources

My understanding is:

- physical host win srv std +2 vm with win srv std; in sum 3 full license

I achived:

- host os installed (with desktop experience), activated with STD license key, hyper-v role installed (no other role installed - expect default file/storage service)
- first VM installed with same win server standard license, without an issue

- second VM installed with same win server standard license, but I can not activate it, because "license limit exceeded (used on other machine)"

Some forum says, I have to use AVMA for VM-s, but according to this AVMA requires Windows Server Datacenter edition with the Hyper-V host role installed.

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/get-started/automatic-vm-activation

Anyway, I've tried it. It does not work. "could not activate... you have to change key or upgrade host license"

My question is:

How to properly activate Win Srv STD hyper-v VMs?
- should i use AVMA on STD as well? how to do this? (data exchange already enabled)
- should I enter the OEM/Retail key for VMs? (than why I have error on 2nd VM)

AFAIK:
- 1 license key is enough for 16 cores. The host has sum 16 phy cores (2x8 aka 2 x Xeon Silver 4109T), so this should be no problem.
- the host slmgr /xpr and /dlv reports no error, aka "permanently" activated
- I should be able to activate VMs with no internet access....

 

hyper-v virtual battery not working on windows server

Hyper-V has a virtual battery / battery passthrough for Hyper-V which is very helpful is detected on windows 10. I have a powerful laptop (more like portable desktop) that's running windows server. Virtual battery does not work when creating a VM on windows
server 2019 Hyper-V. But works when I create a VM in windows 10 on the same laptop. Is it possible to enable this feature, or request it be added to windows server's hyper V?

 

Hyper-V Switch Impacting Internet Even When VM Is Not Running

I'm running VMs for class on Windows 10 Pro using Hyper-V.

While the VM is running it doesn't matter whether I can browse the internet on the regular machine as long as the VM can do it.

However, when I turn the VM off entirely and shut down Hyper-V, my wifi continues to be impacted by the switch. The other day it shut down my wireless adapter entirely saying that the virtual switch was not configured correctly. I opened Hyper-V and deleted
the switch and now the computer works fine.

I still need the switch though, for any further labs I have for class.

My questions are:

1. Why does the virtual switch continue to run when the VM and Hyper-V are both closed?

2. Do I need to make a virtual switch every time I run a VM and then delete it afterward so it has no impact on my personal wifi?

3. If I were to make a separate local account on my computer, will the virtual switch on that account affect the wifi adapter on all of my local accounts?