# Start VM

> `UiPath.HyperV.Activities.StartVM`

`UiPath.HyperV.Activities.StartVM`

## Description

Starts a virtual machine.

## Project compatibility

Windows - Legacy | Windows

## Configuration

### Common

* **DisplayName** - The display name of the activity.

### Input

* **VirtualMachine** - Specifies the virtual machine on which the operation should be performed.

### Misc

* **Private** - If selected, the values of variables and arguments are no longer logged at Verbose level.