EZVM

Local virtual machines for Windows, without the Hyper-V setup maze.

Create and manage Hyper-V VMs from curated templates, with ISO checks, lifecycle guidance, console launch, checkpoints, and repair actions in one focused desktop app.

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Windows 11 Pro Hyper-V Local-first Template catalog

Template catalog

Kali Linux 2026.1 live, Gen 2

Asset ready

Saved VMs

kali-lab-01

Running

tails-temp

Installing

fedora-boot

Created

Requires Windows 11 Pro, Education, or Enterprise

Uses local Hyper-V PowerShell tools

VM actions may require administrator privileges

Windows 11 Home is not supported in the current Hyper-V-only release

How EZVM works

EZVM replaces manual Hyper-V setup with a three-step flow backed by tested templates and clear VM lifecycle actions.

Step 1

Pick a tested template

Choose from privacy, security, and Linux templates with sane Hyper-V defaults for memory, disk, CPU, generation, and Secure Boot.

Tails Kali Linux Live ISO Installer

Step 2

Prepare the ISO asset

Download directly when supported, import a bundled development asset, choose a local ISO, or verify an existing managed file.

Download Asset Choose ISO Verify Asset

Step 3

Create and run locally

Create the VM, start it, open the Hyper-V console, checkpoint it, and move installer VMs from ISO boot to disk boot when installation is complete.

Start Console Boot Disk Checkpoint

Built around how Hyper-V actually works

Not a generic VM launcher. EZVM handles the boring configuration and the awkward maintenance steps that usually require Hyper-V Manager, PowerShell, or ISO juggling.

Template catalog

Plan-aware templates with category, vendor, license, mode, and asset readiness so you know what will launch before you create a VM.

ISO asset management

Download, import, choose, verify, and remove managed ISO assets with size checks and configurable SHA-256 verification.

VM lifecycle controls

Start, stop, open console, checkpoint, and delete VMs from one list with current runtime state and lifecycle phase visible.

Installer workflow

Use Boot Disk after install, then Boot Installer again for rescue or repair when needed.

Repair support

Repair Display resets Hyper-V video settings for black-screen console cases and clears the display-compositing state.

Inventory and history

Saved VMs show runtime state, lifecycle phase, specs, and recent operation history so recovery and audits are easier.

Template catalog

Curated starting points with planned defaults. Available plans are shown as a preview of the current app behavior.

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Tails 7.8.1 live ISO

Privacy / Live ISO

Free

Boot-only live session with no local persistence. Good for ad-hoc private browsing and forensic sessions.

Mode: Live ISO
Generation: Gen 2
Memory: 4 GB
CPUs: 2
Disk: 32 GB
Secure Boot: Off

Asset ready

Kali Linux 2026.1 live, Gen 1

Security / Live ISO

Free

Legacy compatible live environment. Use when Gen 2 is not available or a legacy boot path is required.

Mode: Live ISO
Generation: Gen 1
Memory: 4 GB
CPUs: 2
Disk: 40 GB
Secure Boot: Off

Asset ready

Kali Linux 2026.1 live, Gen 2

Security / Live ISO

Free

UEFI-based live environment with faster firmware initialization and modern device support.

Mode: Live ISO
Generation: Gen 2
Memory: 4 GB
CPUs: 2
Disk: 40 GB
Secure Boot: Off

Asset ready

Kali Linux 2026.1 installer, Gen 1

Security / Installer

Free

Installer-based template for full disk installations in legacy boot mode. Use Boot Disk after install.

Mode: Installer
Generation: Gen 1
Memory: 4 GB
CPUs: 2
Disk: 60 GB
Secure Boot: Off

ISO download needed

Kali Linux 2026.1 installer, Gen 2

Security / Installer

Free

Installer-based UEFI template. Best for full installs with modern Hyper-V features. Finish install, then switch to disk boot.

Mode: Installer
Generation: Gen 2
Memory: 4 GB
CPUs: 2
Disk: 60 GB
Secure Boot: Off

ISO download needed

Custom ISO import

Your environment

Planned

Planned import flow for local ISOs not in the public template catalog.

Mode: TBD
Generation: TBD
Memory: TBD
CPUs: TBD
Disk: TBD
Secure Boot: TBD

Coming later

Local-first VM management

EZVM does not host VMs or replace Hyper-V. It manages local virtualization with the Windows-native stack, and it keeps your data local.

Hyper-V is still the engine

Creation, runtime, disks, and console access all use Windows-native Hyper-V through PowerShell tooling.

Your files stay on your machine

App state, VM inventory, and managed ISO assets remain under local paths such as %LOCALAPPDATA%\VM Deck and standard Hyper-V storage.

Asset verification

ISO assets can be checked by size and optional SHA-256 before they are used for new VMs.

No proprietary Windows ISOs

EZVM does not redistribute Windows installation media or browse for unofficial copies of licensed OS installers.

Inspectable logs

Local logs expose enough detail to trace asset state, VM creation, and lifecycle failures during support.

Privacy by architecture

The app is local-first. Telemetry should be opt-in if it is added later.

Plans

The app already exposes plan-aware behavior in the template catalog. These plans describe the current intent and roadmap expectations.

Free

No paid account required

Core Free templates
Basic VM lifecycle actions
ISO download, import, and verify
Local inventory and activity
Limited VM count in current build

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Pro

Coming later

Expanded template access
Custom ISO import
Advanced snapshot workflows
Planned for future release
Encryption support when implemented

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Team

Planned

Shared template libraries
Education and lab workflows
Admin controls
Not in current build
Setup flow will be defined later

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FAQ

Does EZVM work on Windows 11 Home?

Not in the current release. This version uses Hyper-V PowerShell tools, so it requires Windows 11 Pro, Education, or Enterprise. Windows 11 Home support will require a different virtualization backend.

Are Windows ISOs included?

No. EZVM does not redistribute proprietary Windows installation media. Templates are aimed at Linux and privacy-oriented live/installer images, and custom ISO import will be added later.

What does Repair Display fix?

It resets host-side Hyper-V video settings for black-screen console cases. Use it when the Hyper-V console opens but shows an unusable display.

Where is app data saved?

Inventory and managed ISO assets are stored locally. The app uses %LOCALAPPDATA%\VM Deck for app data; VM disks follow Hyper-V storage paths on your machine.

Why do some VM actions need administrator privileges?

Hyper-V configuration operations use PowerShell and WMI, which require elevated privileges on Windows. EZVM should be launched from an admin context for create, delete, checkpoint, and repair workflows.

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Join the early access list to follow development, request a build when available, and give feedback on templates, asset handling, and VM workflows.

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