After downloading \r\n\r\nHyper-V Server 2008, burn the ISO image to a cd/DVD to install.
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Select the appropriate settings.
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Click on Custom (Advanced) and you can format your system prior to the installation.
You can highlight the partition and delete\\format or create extended partitions.
Login to the system with Administrator and no password and you will be prompted to change the password.
On this screen you can step through the configuration (1-13) to customize.
Press 2. and change the computer name. It will require a reboot.
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