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pstoric
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Newly converted Windows 7 VM boots to BSOD

I just converted a Windows 7 x32 bit physical PC to a VM using the standalone converter (version 5.5) and I have imported it into my inventory in ESXI 5.5 server but when I go to boot it, I get the following BSOD error (see attached) 0x0000007B.

To troubleshoot, I have booted from the Windows 7 x32bit ISO and ran a /fixboot /fixmbr but that has not resolved the issue. Choosing startup repair results the the second screenshot (screen2.jpg).

Anything else I can do to get the VM to boot? Otherwise I have to build one from scratch

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POCEH
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What kind of disk adapter you choose? This is most often problem with W7 if you select IDE controller. Could you upload log bundle?

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pstoric
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It shows LSI Logic SAS

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pstoric
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Also it won't let me adjust the disk adapter type. Can I delete the current one and add a new one? If so what type would it be and would that wipe out the OS?

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POCEH
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You should search in community/google - there are many solutions for BSOD after conversion, like this http://www.virtualizationteam.com/server-virtualization/p2v-windows-7-dell-machine-using-vmware-vcen...

HTH

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pstoric
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Thanks, I am going to go through the reconfiguration now. What disk adapter should I use for the second time around for a windows 7 VM?

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pstoric
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Any idea if he means to check off all the boxes or none in step 5? Not very clear

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POCEH
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You must reconfigure destination VM in order to boot it, skipping this step is a way to BSOD.

Once you convert the machine, you can run only reconfig task, not full conversion.

About disk controller - use recommended one, LSI SAS seems to be good choice.

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pstoric
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Yea I tried that but it gave me an error and I just gave up and built one from scratch. Just not sure why it happened since the LSI SAS was already selected.

In the future if I want to P2V a Windows 7 machine you're saying I need to use the standalone converter and import it into my ESXI box and then run a reconfiguration in order for it to boot? how come it won't work the first time around?

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patanassov
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It seems you have solved the issue.

Reconfiguration is part of the conversion process, there is no need to do a separate task in the future.

Whenever something fails, an investigation might be performed for the specific case. This usually involves examining log files as a minimum.

Most often BSOD with stop 7B is related to the disk controller. Sometimes it may be related to some specific driver on the source machine.

HTH

Plamen

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pstoric
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Thanks for the tips

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