When the export is done, you can see all exported files under the export location. In Hyper-V Manager, right-click the virtual machine and select Export.Ĭhoose where to store the exported files, and click Export. You can do this on a virtual machine that is in either a started or stopped state. Export a Virtual MachineĪn export gathers all required files into one unit-virtual hard disk files, virtual machine configuration files, and any checkpoint files. This article also discusses some of the choices to make when doing an export or import. This article shows you how to export and import a virtual machine, which is a quick way to move or copy them. Applies to: Windows Server 2022, Windows 10, Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2019