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    Merge-VHD Question and vmgs non bootable vm question

    I have a vm where the main disk is defined in Hyperv management as disk0-snapshot.vhdx and there is another disk0.vhdx in that folder that is larger in size , when I try and boot the vm I get a message <random charachters>.vmgs does not exist message. but there is a <random...
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    Linux vs Windows for a HomeLab: When to Use Each

    The short answer is: for most home labs, Linux is the better base, but the full story is more nuanced — Windows still earns a place when you need specific application compatibility, native GPU use for desktop tasks, or a familiar GUI for mixed-use machines. The advice in the popular How‑To Geek...
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    VM starts headless from command line

    I am trying to start a Hyper-V VM from a Powershell using the 'start-vm' command. This works fine, except that it starts up headless (i.e. the 'Virtual Machine Connection' window doesn't open up). Is there a way to make this happen?
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    Windows 7 Headless install Win7 Pro

    Good day Win7Forums! First post here. I currently have a computer happily running Windows XP Pro without a video card installed (It was removed after installation and no longer in my possession). Now that it's getting a bit slower I want to do a reïnstall and get Windows 7 Pro/Ultimate in the...