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→Configuring a Virtual Hard Disk
To configure a passthrough disk, select the option to ''Attach a virtual hard disk later''.
Having selected the type of disk, and assuming that a pre-existing disk is not being used, select an appropriate disk size and click ''Next'' to continue.
== Assigning a Passthrough Disk to a Virtual Machine ==
== Virtual Machine Installation Options ==
Clearly, a virtual machine without a guest operating system is of little use. The next screen in the virtual machine creation process defines how the guest operating system is to be installed. Options provided are to install the operating system later, install from a physical CD or DVD drive, install from a floppy disk drive, install from an ISO image of a CD or DVD or to install from a network based server.
If the option to install from a physical CD/DVD drive is selected, the wizard will provide a list of physical devices attached to the host server. Be sure to select the device which will contain the operating system media.
== Completing the Virtual Machine Creation Process ==
Once installation option has been selected, click ''Next'' to proceed to the summary screen. Review the information provided and click ''Finish'' to complete the installation process. Once the virtual machine is created, it may be started by double clicking on the corresponding name in the Hyper-V Manager ''Virtual Machines'' list. Once the Virtual Machine Connection dialog appears, click on the ''Start'' button to power on the machine.
