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How do I install Hyper-V integrated components

To install Hyper-V Integration Services (also known as Hyper-V Integration Components) on a virtual machine running Windows, follow these steps:

  1. Start the Virtual Machine:

    • Begin by booting up the virtual machine on which you want to install the Integration Services.
  2. Open Hyper-V Manager:

    • On your Hyper-V host, open Hyper-V Manager.
  3. Connect to the Virtual Machine:

    • In Hyper-V Manager, right-click on the virtual machine you want to install Integration Services on and select "Connect".
  4. In the Virtual Machine Window:

    • In the virtual machine window, go to the Action menu and select "Insert Integration Services Setup Disk".
  5. Install Integration Services:

    • A dialog box will appear inside the virtual machine window, asking if you want to install Integration Services. Click "Yes" to proceed.
  6. Begin the Installation:

    • The installation will start. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
  7. Restart the Virtual Machine:

    • After the installation is complete, you will be prompted to restart the virtual machine. Go ahead and do so.
  8. Verify Installation:

    • Once the virtual machine has restarted, you can verify that Integration Services are installed and running. You can do this by opening the "Services" snap-in (services. msc) and ensuring that the "Hyper-V Guest Service Interface" and other Integration Services components are running.

    • Additionally, you can check the Device Manager to see if the Hyper-V components are listed under "System devices".

Please note that for Linux-based virtual machines, Hyper-V Integration Services are not applicable. Instead, you would typically install Linux Integration Services (LIS) or Linux Integration Components (LIC) specific to the Linux distribution you are using.

Keep in mind that these steps are provided as a general guideline, and there may be slight variations depending on the specific version of Hyper-V you are using. Always refer to the official documentation or resources provided by Microsoft for the most accurate and up-to-date instructions.

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