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Problems installing Windows Server 2008 posted: Sep 29, 2009 1:01 AM

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SyedImtiaz
6 posts since
Dec 23, 2006

Hi,

Here is my environment:

Machine: HP DC5800 with Intel Quad core CPU at 2.5 GHz and 8 GB RAM

Host OS: Windows Server 2008 Ent 64 bit (Version 6.0 , Build 6001 , SP1)

VMware Server 2.0.1 (Build 156745)

I am trying to install Windows server 2008 both standard and R2 but I keep getting the attached error message upon virtual machine startup

Note: I have already tried supplying the OS in ISO format and using direct DVD drive as well

Regards


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Re: Problems installing Windows Server 2008

1. Sep 29, 2009 1:03 AM in response to: SyedImtiaz
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krowczynski
912 posts since
Mar 8, 2009

Hi,

you are sure, that your hostCPU is fully 64-Bit supported?

MCP, VCP

Re: Problems installing Windows Server 2008

2. Sep 29, 2009 1:11 AM in response to: SyedImtiaz
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janlib
467 posts since
Dec 4, 2008
Hi,

Have you enabled VT settings in your host BIOS? If not you have to do it.
You have to enable "trusted execution" (if it is present in your BIOS).
You have to make cold restart after this.

J.

According to CPU details you gave - I think you have Q9300.


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Re: Problems installing Windows Server 2008

3. Sep 29, 2009 1:30 AM in response to: janlib
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SyedImtiaz
6 posts since
Dec 23, 2006

Thank you , its working now after enabling the VT options in the BIOS

But why do I have to worry about this option as I have Windows Vista already running as a guest OS

By the way , even the Windows server 2008 R2 initial boot is now working but I am not sure of any issues with this new version of Windows.Is it supported on VMware server?

Regards

Re: Problems installing Windows Server 2008

4. Sep 29, 2009 2:14 AM in response to: SyedImtiaz
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janlib
467 posts since
Dec 4, 2008
VT allows you to run different virtual systems on your physical machine. Check this.

Here is Guest Operating System Installation Guide and compatibility guide. I think it'll answer your questions.
(I don't know what do you mean by "new version of Windows").

J



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Re: Problems installing Windows Server 2008

5. Sep 29, 2009 2:24 AM in response to: janlib
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SyedImtiaz
6 posts since
Dec 23, 2006

Thank you for the valuable info and links

In gact according to the link you provided , Windows Server 2008 R2 is only supported on ESX 4.0

By "new version of Windows" , I am refering to Windows server 2008 R2

Regards

Re: Problems installing Windows Server 2008

6. Sep 29, 2009 2:41 AM in response to: SyedImtiaz
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pramodupadhya…
121 posts since
May 5, 2009
windows 2008 R2 is supported in experimental mode is esx4 and to install it on esx4 u have to select the OS type as windows 2008 R1 than only it will install on esx4

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Re: Problems installing Windows Server 2008

7. Sep 29, 2009 2:42 AM in response to: SyedImtiaz
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TobiasKracht
508 posts since
Aug 31, 2009
Windows 7/Server 2008R2 are almost the same as Vista/2008, and have almost the same core, therefore you can run WS2k8R2 as WS2k8 without any problems.

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