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How can I install a Gen2 <br />
Windows 2012 R2 VM via my DVD ?<br />
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Steps<br />
&nbsp;1. install Windows 2012 R2 on PHYSICAL machine, activate HyperV ROLE<br />
&nbsp;2. install Gen1 VM, insert Windows 2012 R2 DVD media, install works<br />
&nbsp;3. try to install Gen2 VM, only have ISO media option
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How can I install a Gen2 
Windows 2012 R2 VM via my DVD ?

Steps
 1. install Windows 2012 R2 on PHYSICAL machine, activate HyperV ROLE
 2. install Gen1 VM, insert Windows 2012 R2 DVD media, install works
 3. try to install Gen2 VM, only have ISO media option

Windows HyperV -- Gen2 install via DVD ?

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Hyper-V

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Windows Server 2012

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