# Whole machine restore
## Restoration process
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Open the **Hyper-V** tab (**Virtual Machines** > **Hyper-V**) in [**XMS**](#user-content-fn-1)[^1], then click the **Manage & Restore** button next to the host whose backup you want to restore.
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Select the VM you want to restore and click the **restore** button.
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After choosing the backup plan and VM version, click **Restore** under the backup copy you wish to recover and select the **Whole machine** option from the drop-down list.
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Specify whether to restore the VM to its original location or a new one. Provide key details, including the restored VM’s name and desired power state (on/off) after restoration.
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Next, select a directory for the VM configuration files, choose a location to store the VM disks, and assign a **Hyper-V** switch or resource pool for the network adapters.
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In **Restore settings** you can also limit the internet bandwidth.
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Once configured, click **Start now** to begin the restoration process.
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[^1]: Xopero ONE Management Service
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