Hyper-V not Launching Ubuntu 17.10.1

Question

I'm following instructions for Creating a Linux VM on Windows 10 with Hyper-V. I chose to download and use the Ubuntu 17.10.1 ISO on a "Generation 1" VM. Everything is fine until I issue the "connect" command for my new VM. The screen for the VM hangs, showing me nothing:

According to the instructions I was following, my attempt to connect with the VM should result in Ubuntu asking me installation questions, such as what language I'm using. Nothing like that happens.

Any ideas? I'm using Windows 10 Pro x64, version 1709.

Solution 1

When you create a VM in Hyper-V it defaults to using a Microsoft Windows template for Secure Boot, which doesn't work with Linux. You should be able to boot the Ubuntu ISO by changing the template.

1. Open the settings for your VM
2. Under Hardware, select Security
3. In the Secure Boot section change the Template dropdown to Microsoft UEFI Certificate Authority
4. Apply the changes and boot your VM

Note: With Secure Boot enabled you will not be able to install the 3rd-party drivers for Ubuntu. You can disable Secure Boot by unchecking Enable Secure Boot as step 3 instead.

Solution 2

I think you have activated "Secure boot" in your VM settings... deactivate it

Comments

[essjae]

What do you see on the screen if you do a reset from the action menu or reset button? You could have a faulty ISO.