Configure Virtual Processors

By default, the new VM wizard assigns one virtual processor to a new VM. You can increase the number of virtual processors in the VM settings.
Note: The VM must be powered off to change Settings.
  1. With the VM selected, navigate to the Action menu, and select Settings. Alternately, you can right- click the selected VM.
  2. Select Processor.

    VM Settings

  3. In the left pane, select Processor.
  4. In the right pane, increase the value for Number of virtual processors.
  5. Click Apply, then OK.

Power on the virtual machine to continue with the configuration.

Parent topic: Deploying the Virtual Appliance to a Hyper-V Server