How to rename VHDX VM

In a case, you may need to rename the VM VHDX name, for example test.vhdx to production.vhdx. This article shows how to do so.

1. Turn off the VM in Hyper-V Manager.

2. Open File Explorer and  highlight the VM VHDX file and select Rename

3. In Hyper-V Manger, go to the Settings of the VM.

4. Go to IDE Controller 0  

5. Browse to the renamed VHDX file.

4. You may also want to rename the VM under Hyper-V Manager.

Now, turn on the VM

Please view this step by step video:

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Bob Lin

Bob Lin, Chicagotech-MVP, MCSE & CNE Data recovery, Windows OS Recovery, Networking, and Computer Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net How to Install and Configure Windows, VMware, Virtualization and Cisco on http://www.HowToNetworking.com