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# Hyper-V

## Enable clipboard sharing

1. Enable twins-tweak via kali linux

```console
kali@kali:~$ kali-tweaks
```

In the menu, select *Virtualization*, then *Configure the system for Hyper-V enhanced session mode*. And that’s all there is to do on Kali’s side.

2. On your windows host, type the following Powershell command and restart your computer if needed

```PowerShell
> Set-VM "(YOUR VM NAME HERE)" -EnhancedSessionTransportType HVSocket
```

## Create a VM from a VHDX file

1. Go to Quick Create
2. Select "\_Local Installation Source"
3. Choose the VHDX file and create a Virtual Machine

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More information can be found here: <https://www.kali.org/docs/virtualization/install-hyper-v-guest-enhanced-session-mode/#changing-the-setting-of-the-virtual-machine>