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I want to install windows 7 sp1 on a virtual machine using Hyper-V.
I have a lot of old games and gaming hardware that will not work on 10 or 11 so I want to get a copy of 7 running, with zero network access, to play these old games on.
I'm following this guide How to Create a Windows 7 Virtual Machine on Windows 10/11 and I am at step 4 of section "How to Create a Windows 7 Virtual Machine".
I do not want the Windows 7 to have internet or any network access.
Do I still have to create this virtual network?
I have a lot of old games and gaming hardware that will not work on 10 or 11 so I want to get a copy of 7 running, with zero network access, to play these old games on.
I'm following this guide How to Create a Windows 7 Virtual Machine on Windows 10/11 and I am at step 4 of section "How to Create a Windows 7 Virtual Machine".
Code:
Step 4: Open Virtual Switch Manager and create a virtual network for the Windows 7 VM.
Search and open Hyper-V Manager.
In the Hyper-V Manager tool, in the left pane, select your PC and then click the Action menu > Virtual Switch Manager…
In the Virtual Switch Managerwindow, in the left pane, select New virtual network switch under the Virtual Switches
In the right panel, choose External. Then, click the Create Virtual Switch
For the new virtual switch, please type the name, ensure External network is selected, and select the physical network card to be paired with the new virtual switch.
Then, click the OK button apply and save changes.
I do not want the Windows 7 to have internet or any network access.
Do I still have to create this virtual network?
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