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convert exported vhdx to hyper-v virtual machine

  • June 22, 2026
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hello, using VBAR, i exported an agent backup to .vhdx.


now, i need to take .vhdx and create a hyper-v virtual machine, so i can boot the image.

i checked the veeam docs, this forum and the internet, but i could not find a clear answer.

please advice, thanks much, david

Best answer by Chris.Childerhose

You can create a new VM and attach the VHDX file to it as an existing disk with the same specs as the backed up machine.  It technically should then boot up for you.

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Chris.Childerhose
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  • June 22, 2026

You can create a new VM and attach the VHDX file to it as an existing disk with the same specs as the backed up machine.  It technically should then boot up for you.


coolsport00
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  • June 22, 2026

Agree with Chris. Just like using a VMDK with VMware. Just create the HV VM and attach the VHDX to the VM. As long as the VHDX is a boot drive, you should boot to the OS fine. If it’s a data drive, create a VM with an OS then attach the VHDX as a 2nd disk. Hope that helps.

Let us know how it goes.