How to Set up P2V, P to V for Hyper-V, Step-by-Step Video
In the video below, we show how simple it is to set up a P2V for Hyper-V conversion. The steps for Hyper-V, VMware, and VirtualBox differ only in the target format selected: VHD / VHDX, VMDK (VMware), and VDI (VirtualBox).
Note that some versions of VMware and VirtualBox also support VHD. Also have a look at the Hyper-V P2V steps, VMware P2V Steps, or VirtualBox P2V Steps.
Don’t forget to select “Apply Universal Boot Settings”.
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