What happened to Hyper-V?
Sarah Duran
Updated on February 25, 2026
Microsoft announced the general availability of Windows Server 2022. It brings a new feature set, security improvement, and better utilization of the cloud. Hyper-V is still there, as a Windows Server role, but not as a Hyper-V Server. Microsoft stopped what they were doing for the last 13 years.
Is Hyper-V discontinued?
With the advent of Microsoft discontinuing Hyper-V for the on premise market, does this automatically kill VDI and all other hypervisor dependent services? We would be reluctant to use a product with a known EOL.What is replacing Hyper-V?
Microsoft replaces standalone Hyper-V Server with Azure Stack HCI.Will there be a Hyper-V Server 2022?
The top-level story is that Microsoft announced it will not be releasing Hyper-V Server Free as part of Windows 2022. However, if you're already using Hyper-V Server Free 2019, you can continue to do so until 2029.Why is my Hyper-V not working?
Hyper-V failed to start Hypervisor is not running – This problem can occur if your BIOS is out of date. To fix the issue, update your BIOS and check if that solves the problem.What Exactly is Hyper-V?
Is Hyper-V the same as Hypervisor?
Hyper-V is a Type 1 hypervisor. Even though Hyper-V runs as a Windows Server role, it is still considered to be a bare metal, native hypervisor. The key difference between Hyper-V and a Type 2 hypervisor is that Hyper-V uses hardware-assisted virtualization.Which Is Better Hyper-V or VMware?
If you require broader support, especially for older operating systems, VMware is a good choice. If you operate mostly Windows VMs, Hyper-V is a suitable alternative. There is no clear winner when it comes to scalability, with some features in favor of VMware and Hyper-V prevailing in others.Will there be a Windows Server 2021?
The next version of Windows Server will be known as 2022 and it's in public preview since Ignite in March 2021. The Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC=five years mainstream + five years extended support) release is planned for later in 2021.What are the disadvantages of Hyper-V?
Hyper-V Disadvantages:
- A crash of the primary OS will crash all VMs.
- OS must be installed in order for the Hypervisor Layer to operate.
- Frequent OS and security updates translate into more overhead.
- Lack of support for service templates.