Windows Install - Hyper-V - Windows 10 & 11
From VersaVision Support
- OVERVIEW
- In order to Install WSL on the Windows 1 or 11 Pro, the Hyper-V feature must be turned on. By default, this feature is turned off.
- If this is a VM (Virtual Server), Nested Virtualization must be setup with any & all settings enabled.
- VM Ware refers to this option as Virtualization Based Security (VBS).
- Azure enables this option with the Standard Security Type selection during creation.
- Each VM may have its own setting, please refer to their documentation for assistance.
- REQUIREMENTS
- Log In: Installer/User must have a Windows Log In with Administrator permissions. This Account must remain active after the installation.
- Access: When using a VM, Installer/User must have Remote PC Access to the Windows 10 or 11 Pro instance.
- Internet Access: Computer/Server must have full internet access. Access can be removed after the installation is complete.
- VM Properties: VM must be setup with Nested Virtualization.
- INSTRUCTIONS
- Above the Search field, there will be results of the search - select the "Turn Windows Features On or Off" result.
- A Windows Features window will load on the screen.
- Select the following features by clicking in the box next to the name.
- It is possible one or more of the options shown has been selected already.
- .NET Framework 3.5
- .NET Framework 4.x (Version may vary from screen shot).
- After the system has finished Analyzing, the screen will ask you what method to use to get the required files.
- Select the "Let Windows Update download the files for you" option.
- A status screen will appear stating the system is Downloading the required files - allow this to finish.
- The status screen will change over to "Applying Changes" once the files have been downloaded - allow this to finish.
- The system will automatically restart, allow this to finish.
- Return to the Software Install Main page and continue with the next Guide/Step.