How to configure a Hyper-V guest VM to use processor compatability mode

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  1. Open Hyper-V Manager.
  2. Select the server running Hyper-V and the desired VM.
  3. If the VM is running, you must shut down the VM to change the processor compatibility mode setting.
  4. In the Actions pane for the VM, select Settings.
  5. In the Hardware pane, select Processor. Expand Processor, then select Compatibility.
  6. To enable processor compatibility mode, check the box for Migrate to a physical computer with a different processor. To disable it, uncheck the box. Screenshot of Hyper-V Manager VM Settings showing the Processor Compatibility page with the checkbox to migrate to a physical computer with a different processor.
  7. Select OK to save the change, then start the VM.