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     2  description: |
     3      The Hyper-V Packer builder is able to create Hyper-V virtual machines and
     4      export them.
     5  layout: docs
     6  page_title: 'Hyper-V - Builders'
     7  sidebar_current: 'docs-builders-hyperv'
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     9  
    10  # HyperV Builder
    11  
    12  The HyperV Packer builder is able to create [Hyper-V](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/server-cloud/solutions/virtualization.aspx)
    13  virtual machines and export them.
    14  
    15  -   [hyperv-iso](/docs/builders/hyperv-iso.html) - Starts from
    16      an ISO file, creates a brand new Hyper-V VM, installs an OS,
    17      provisions software within the OS, then exports that machine to create
    18      an image. This is best for people who want to start from scratch.
    19  
    20  -   [hyperv-vmcx](/docs/builders/hyperv-vmcx.html) - Clones an
    21      an existing virtual machine, provisions software within the OS,
    22      then exports that machine to create an image. This is best for
    23      people who have existing base images and want to customize them.