Microsoft Hyper-V Generation Counter Windows Driver
The Microsoft Hyper-V Generation Counter
In the context of Hyper-V, virtual machines can be created using different "generations". The "generation" refers to the virtual hardware configuration of a VM, which can affect things like supported features, device compatibility, and boot options. There are two generations for Hyper-V VMs:
The Hyper-V Generation Counter driver specifically helps with tracking and managing which generation a particular virtual machine is running, particularly in environments where multiple generations of VMs are being used.