Hyper V is Not Booting from ISO: 3 Quick Ways to Fix It

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Key notes

  • When the ISO file is modified or if it does not have the EFI boot loader, Hyper-V fails to boot.
  • If Hyper-V does not load for a particular device, you will need to re-download the copy of the ISO file.
  • Apart from disabling the secure boot option in BIOS settings, there are several other ways to fix the problem.
Hyper V is Not Booting from ISO

The ISO files can be used to share enormous amounts of data online in a single file without any data loss. Users employ these files in software like Hyper-V.

But, like all programs, this virtualization product is not without errors! Recently, you may face frustrating issues like Hyper V not booting from ISO on your Windows 10 PC.

Thankfully, this guide has three amazing hacks to help restore your Hyper-V device to normal condition.

Why isn’t my Hyper V booting from an ISO file?

What can I do if Hyper V is not booting from ISO?

Before diving into the in-depth solutions, you can try making a copy of the ISO file and use that instead. This has worked out for many users.

1. Move the ISO file to the local physical drive

  1. Go to File Explorer and choose your ISO file.
  2. Then, click on the Mount button under the Disc Image Tools tab, as shown.In another way, you can choose the ISO file in File Explorer and click on the Mount button under the Disc Image Tools tab | Hyper V is not booting from ISO
  1. Move the necessary files, right-click on the drive and click on Eject to unmount the ISO file.Move all the files necessary and now, right-click on the drive and click on Eject to unmount the ISO file | Hyper V not booting from ISO

2. Disable Secure boot in the BIOS settings (UEFI boot issue)

  1. Open the BIOS settings on your PC by pressing the F1, F2, and F12 or tapping the ESC keys when your PC is booting.
  2. Then, navigate to Troubleshoot, followed by Advanced Options: UEFI Firmware Settings.Then, navigate to Troubleshoot followed by Advanced Options: UEFI Firmware Settings | Hyper V not booting from ISO
  1. Locate the Secure Boot setting in the BIOS setting and disable it. You can find this setting in the Security tab, the Boot tab, or the Authentication tab.Locate the Secure Boot setting in the BIOS setting and disable it | Hyper V not booting from ISO
  1. Now, save the changes and exit. Wait until the PC reboots.
  2. Check if the Hyper-V ISO not booting is resolved now.

3. Re-download the ISO copy

  1. You can download the ISO file on Windows 10 download page.
  2. Scroll down the screen and click Download Now under Create Windows 10 installation media. Scroll down the screen and click on Download Now under Create Windows 10 installation media | Hyper V not booting from ISO
  1. Now, MediaCreationTool21H2.exe downloads on your PC. When this tool downloads, Accept the terms-of-use screen.
  2. Click on Create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) for another PC and proceed with Next.Click on Create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) for another PC and proceed with Next. | Hyper V not booting from ISO
  1. Check the box Use the recommended options for this PC. Then, click on Next.Check the box Use the recommended options for this PC. Then, click on Next| Hyper V not booting from ISO
  1. Click on the ISO file option if you want to install Windows 10. This will save your file that can be used to upgrade your PC later.

Sometimes, you cannot install Hyper-V on your Windows 10 PC. In addition, problems like Hyper-V running out of memory may affect your PC’s normal processes.

We have covered only solutions in our guide to fixing these problems. I hope these help!

Let us know if any other hack not mentioned here worked for you in the comments section.

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Vladimir Popescu

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Being an artist his entire life while also playing handball at a professional level, Vladimir has also developed a passion for all things computer-related. With an innate fascination for research and analysis, and realizing many other people share his passion for this subject, he delved into writing Windows-related articles, so other people can also benefit from the acquired information. When not writing kick-ass articles, Vladimir likes to spend his time doing Crossfit and creating art.