How to install a virtual machine on Windows 10 using Hyper V, now even easier with Quick Create
Install a virtual machine in Windows 10 with Hyper V
Applies to All Windows 10 Versions
Currently, it’s possible to run a number of Linux distros natively on Windows 10. However, these Linux environments are limited in the features and tools that you can use. In Windows 10, there are only three distros to choose from: Ubuntu, SUSE Linux Enterprise, and OpenSUSE Leap. All three distros rely on a command-line interface, so you’ll miss out on running any of the graphical experiences (GNOME, KDE, XFCE, or other Linux-based graphical applications).
To get a full featured version of Linux on Windows 10, installing your favorite distro ( Linux-speak for “a distributor or distributed version”) on a second PC is always an option if you are fortunate to have one, but not everyone has one to spare. Luckily, you can just use your Windows 10 PC, it’s still possible to run a full-blown version of Linux by using a virtual machine (VM) using Hyper-V. Here’s what you need to do on Windows 10 to create a virtual machine using Hyper-V.
