Hyper-V Manager Virtual Hard Disk Error

[theblackcat99]

"The storage where the virtual hard disk is located does not support virtual hard disk sharing."

This is the error that keeps popping up when I try to create a VM on Hyper-V.
(I'm using Hyper-V because currently is the only *working* lol program for virtual machine on windows 10.)
Any Ideas?
I've done some research but no answers.

Here are my settings on the VM creator wizard:

Name:Windows 7

Generation: Generation 1

Memory: 8192 MB

Configure Networking: Not Connected (this option doesn't matter)

Connect Virtual Hard Disk: Create a virtual hard disk [name: windows 7; location: C:C:\Users\Public\Documents\Hyper-V\Virtual Hard Disks\; Size: 100gb

Installation Options: Install an operating system from a bootable CD/DVD-ROM

Any help is welcome. Thanks in advance.

 

[Rayven2]

As a side note, I just wanted to say Hyper-V is a great virtulization program according to my friend who works with AD all the time, in comparison to VirtualBox and VMware etc, so I'd stick with Hyper-V 😛

As for the issue itself, I'm not sure but I'll float it by him and get back to you once he lets me know.

 

[theblackcat99]

Thanks man. I thought Hyper-V was better just because its a native windows app. So better hardware simulation/virtualization. Hope you find a solution.

 

[Rayven2]

Thanks man. I thought Hyper-V was better just because its a native windows app. So better hardware simulation/virtualization. Hope you find a solution.

He is pretty horrible when it comes to replying, no answer yet, sorry :\

 

[McHenryB]

I've just tried creating a Windows 7 (32-bit) Hyper-V VM in build 10074 and it works just fine, so it's something individual to your setup.

You might like to post your build no and a few details of your host machine.

 

[theblackcat99]

@McHenryB

Here is my setup host machine:

My specs are: 2 1920*1080 monitors
- Gtx 970 SSC by EVGA
- amd fx 8350 eight core processor
- gigabyte mother board (dont think you need exact model but ill found out if you need it)
- 24 gigabyte of ram (amd 1600mhz)

I also have some periphericals like Mic, Headset, and a Usb wifi card

 

[nkniesche]

I had the same problem, on windows 10 pro. Another thing I noticed is that when I enabled Hyper-V and restarted, I couldn't find the Hyper-V Manager anywhere, or any of those files. I had to turn on hidden folders, and it was in ProgramData... I think this might have had something to do with it.

How I fixed it:

1. Windows search: Turn windows features on/off
2. Uncheck Hyper-V, including all the sub-checks.
3. Restart when prompted.
4. Repeat step 1.
5. Check all Hyper-V boxes.
6. Restart when prompted again.

A simple solution that I hope works for you too.