Hyper-V
Hyper-V Tools utilize the VHD format for virtualization, ensuring seamless integration with Microsoft environments.
Implementing Using Microsoft Hyper-V 2022
Follow the steps below to get started with your implementation.
Step 1 – Extract the downloaded Endpoint Protector Virtual Appliance .zip package to a location other than the Documents or Downloads folder and make sure you have ownership of that folder.
Step 2 - Open Hyper-V Manager.
Step 3 - On the right sidebar of the application: click on New > Virtual Machine.

Step 4 - On the Before You Begin screen, click Next.

Step 5 - On the Specify Name and Location, give your machine a name then click Next.

Step 6 - On Specify Generation, choose Generation 1.

Step 7 - On Assign Memory screen leave the by default memory or make the change you want then click Next.

Step 8 - On Configure Networking screen > Connection, choose Default Switch.

Step 9 - On Connect Virtual Hard Disk choose Use an existing virtual disk. It is recommended to choose a folder where you have ownership. You can use the location from Step 1.

Step 10 - Click Next.

Step 11 - Click Finish and end the process.