How can I install hyper v without formatting my c drive [closed]

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I want to install hyper v so I can get virtual machines of XP for internet explorer testing purposes. However the installation says that it will format my drive, but I don't want to lose any of my files. How can I install it without losing any data?

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Assuming you are using Windows 8, you can enable Hyper V by opening "Programs and Features" under Settings (do a search). From there, you should be able to enable Hyper V without re-installing.