Backup VMs with the machines running

Hi folks,
Can I perform a copy (using file explorer) of the files of a VM, to another location (as a backup), with the machine still running, without shuting it down previously? Or do I get problems in the future if I need to use that backup to run those machines?
Thanks

Hi Zandreus,
Yes , you can take a copy of that VM's VHD file without error when it is running .
Obviously , it is not an official method for backing up running VM .
Please use Windows Server Backup to backup running VMs .
Also please refer to following similar thread ：
https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/windowsserver/en-US/d0f1e8b1-b840-4d6a-9e5f-a40484c2d552/copy-running-vms-virtual-dsik?forum=winserverhyperv
Best Regards,
Elton Ji
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