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The nvv4 tag on WindowsForum.com covers Azure's AMD-based NVv4 GPU virtual machine series and its retirement. Discussion centers on Microsoft's plan to retire the NVv4 series on September 30, 2026, and what that means for Windows workloads still running on these sizes. The tagged content highlights practical migration concerns, including preventing GPU VM deallocation and moving affected virtual desktops, CAD viewers, and other visualization tools to supported alternatives such as the V710 AFEC migration path. It is most useful to Azure administrators and IT pros who need to identify lingering NVv4 deployments and plan a timely transition before workloads stop.
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    Azure NVv4 Retirement: Prevent Windows GPU VM Deallocation With V710 AFEC Migration

    Today is the deadline for Azure's AMD-based NVv4 GPU virtual machines. Microsoft is retiring the NVv4 series on September 30, 2026. Any NVv4 workload still running after today will stop, and it won't come back unless someone moves it to a supported size. If your Azure environment still has an...