: Use the Arc Loader or RR Loader , which are designed to support DSM 7.x and offer better compatibility with Hyper-V’s virtual hardware.
With the release of DSM 7, the installation process has evolved, primarily due to the and automated alternatives like Arc Loader . Here is how to get it up and running on Hyper-V. Prerequisites
Common problems include:
option. This is essential because DSM often rejects virtual disks it identifies as "unsupported." Enabling this allows DSM to treat Hyper-V virtual disks as valid storage pools. 3. Installation Workflow Prepare the Loader: Download the latest Arc Loader image and convert it to a VHD/VHDX if it isn't already. VM Creation:
: Assign at least 2GB (2048MB) of RAM. Disable "Dynamic Memory" for better stability. Networking : Select your External Virtual Switch . Hard Disk : Choose "Attach a virtual hard disk later." Step 2: Configure Hardware & Storage Arc & RR ALMOST working on Hyper-v. Help with error message
Before you begin, ensure you have the following:
The process generally involves creating a Virtual Machine (VM) that treats a virtual disk as the bootloader USB. :