Hyper-V Server Role is missing in Server Manager server role section Windows Server 2016.

Jorge_Ortiz 21 Reputation points
2020-10-16T20:32:54.89+00:00

Hi everyone, i have a little issue here.

It turns out i have a Server Dell PowerEdge R640 with Windows Server 2016 License.

I want to install in the server roles section the hyper-v.

The problem is I do not see the Hyper-V Server Role when Server Roles window appear to check it and install it.

I am following this tutorial to install Hyper-V: https://www.rootusers.com/windows-server-2016-hyper-v-installation-guide/

but got stuck when i did not see hyper-v.

Currently I have this view:
32940-hyper-v-notshowing.png

Does anyone know how i can solve this and what is happening?

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  1. Dave Patrick 426.4K Reputation points MVP
    2020-10-16T21:37:23.523+00:00

    Seems badly broken, so I'd probably clean install it, but as a work-around you can install the role via PowerShell.
    https://video2.skills-academy.com/en-us/windows-server/virtualization/hyper-v/get-started/install-the-hyper-v-role-on-windows-server

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  1. Xiaowei He 9,876 Reputation points
    2020-10-19T05:44:06.243+00:00

    Hi,

    From the screenshot, the server roles and features are seriously missing, it seems your system is corrupted.

    It's recommended to do an in-place with Server 2016, then install Hyper V. To do an in-place upgrade, insert Server 2016 ISO, in the File explorer, click "Setup.exe", then follow the instructions and select "Keep personal files and apps".

    Thanks for your time!
    Best Regards,
    Anne

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