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The thread discusses the potential impact of adding Hyper-V to a local Windows Server, with the original poster concerned about risks and system impact while converting a VHDX to VHD for Azure migration. A subsequent reply recommends using PowerShell for the conversion, citing it as a straightforward solution. Another user comments that enabling Hyper-V may increase system load, especially if virtual machines are also running. Overall, the conversation highlights considerations about using Hyper-V and alternative methods for VHD conversion.

webby

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Is it a risk to add Hyper-V on our local server or does it have any impact? Just an extra tool?
Need to convert a VHDX to VHD (file) due to migration to Azure. (Windows 2012 Server R2)
 

Neemobeer

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It's just going to add extra load on the system especially if you add VMs
 

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