Problem during conversion Windows 2000 Server

INVAR · ‎10-22-2012

Hi,

I want to convert my phisical pc to virtual machine. I tried to create a backup with acronis true image 2012 and convert it with VMWARE CONVERTER.

But when it starts I receive this error message: "Windows could not start because of a computer disk hardware configuration problem.".

In my phisical pc there are SCSI disk. I try to add SCSI controller at VM, but it still not working.

Any solution?

Thanks Gio

continuum · ‎10-22-2012

the vmx file of the VM should have either

scsi0.virtualDev = "buslogic" or no entry with scsi0.virtualDev =

Then start Converter 3.0.3 or 4 and run the option "configure machine" against the VM

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BilBens · ‎10-22-2012

why do not you use vConverter directly on the physical server? vSphere Converter is used to convert physical to virtual (P2V).

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continuum · ‎10-22-2012

he already has the VM - he just needs to fix the drivers

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INVAR · ‎10-22-2012

Hi,

Thanks to all.

I tried to use converter 3.0.x

This is my .vmx file:

.encoding = "windows-1252"
config.version = "8"
virtualHW.version = "7"
memsize = "4096"
MemAllowAutoScaleDown = "FALSE"
displayName = "bck-molteni2"
guestOS = "win2000advserv"
mks.enable3d = "TRUE"
vmci0.present = "TRUE"
pciBridge0.present = "TRUE"
tools.upgrade.policy = "useGlobal"
pciBridge4.present = "TRUE"
pciBridge4.virtualDev = "pcieRootPort"
pciBridge5.present = "TRUE"
pciBridge5.virtualDev = "pcieRootPort"
pciBridge6.present = "TRUE"
pciBridge6.virtualDev = "pcieRootPort"
pciBridge7.present = "TRUE"
pciBridge7.virtualDev = "pcieRootPort"
extendedConfigFile = "bck-molteni2.vmxf"
virtualHW.productCompatibility = "hosted"
vmci0.id = "-322540629"
vmci0.pciSlotNumber = "32"
uuid.location = "56 4d 4d dc 47 a1 56 56-5c 92 54 f4 ec c6 6b ab"
uuid.bios = "56 4d 4d dc 47 a1 56 56-5c 92 54 f4 ec c6 6b ab"
cleanShutdown = "TRUE"
replay.supported = "FALSE"
replay.filename = ""
pciBridge0.pciSlotNumber = "17"
pciBridge4.pciSlotNumber = "21"
pciBridge5.pciSlotNumber = "22"
pciBridge6.pciSlotNumber = "23"
pciBridge7.pciSlotNumber = "24"
vmotion.checkpointFBSize = "134217728"
softPowerOff = "FALSE"
scsi0.present = "TRUE"
scsi0.pciSlotNumber = "16"
ide0:0.present = "TRUE"
ide0:0.fileName = "bck-molteni2.vmdk"
scsi0:0.present = "TRUE"
ide0:0.redo = ""
numvcpus = "4"
scsi0:0.deviceType = "scsi-passthru"
scsi0:0.fileName = "PhysicalDrive1"
scsi0:1.present = "FALSE"
ide0:1.present = "FALSE"
scsi0:3.present = "FALSE"
floppy0.present = "FALSE"

If I use vConverter directly on the phisical machine, this error disappear?

Thanks at all

Gio

continuum · ‎10-22-2012

scsi0:0.deviceType = "scsi-passthru"
scsi0:0.fileName = "PhysicalDrive1"

whats that ?

the system disk seems to be

ide0:0.fileName = "bck-molteni2.vmdk"

that will not work

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continuum · ‎10-22-2012

.encoding = "windows-1252"
config.version = "8"
virtualHW.version = "7"
memsize = "4096"
MemAllowAutoScaleDown = "FALSE"
displayName = "bck-molteni2"
guestOS = "win2000advserv"
mks.enable3d = "TRUE"
vmci0.present = "TRUE"
pciBridge0.present = "TRUE"
tools.upgrade.policy = "useGlobal"
pciBridge4.present = "TRUE"
pciBridge4.virtualDev = "pcieRootPort"
pciBridge5.present = "TRUE"
pciBridge5.virtualDev = "pcieRootPort"
pciBridge6.present = "TRUE"
pciBridge6.virtualDev = "pcieRootPort"
pciBridge7.present = "TRUE"
pciBridge7.virtualDev = "pcieRootPort"
extendedConfigFile = "bck-molteni2.vmxf"
virtualHW.productCompatibility = "hosted"
vmci0.id = "-322540629"
vmci0.pciSlotNumber = "32"
uuid.location = "56 4d 4d dc 47 a1 56 56-5c 92 54 f4 ec c6 6b ab"
uuid.bios = "56 4d 4d dc 47 a1 56 56-5c 92 54 f4 ec c6 6b ab"
cleanShutdown = "TRUE"
replay.supported = "FALSE"
replay.filename = ""
pciBridge0.pciSlotNumber = "17"
pciBridge4.pciSlotNumber = "21"
pciBridge5.pciSlotNumber = "22"
pciBridge6.pciSlotNumber = "23"
pciBridge7.pciSlotNumber = "24"
vmotion.checkpointFBSize = "134217728"
softPowerOff = "FALSE"
scsi0.present = "TRUE"
scsi0.pciSlotNumber = "16"
ide0:0.present = "false"
scsi0:0.present = "TRUE"
ide0:0.redo = ""
numvcpus = "4"
scsi0:0.fileName = "bck-molteni2.vmdk"

use that one - configure machine with Converter 3.0.3 and when that works readd the second drive

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INVAR · ‎10-22-2012

I have use your configuration file, but it still not working...

More ideas?

Thanks

Gio

POCEH · ‎10-22-2012

Try Converter 4.0.1

HTH

INVAR · ‎10-22-2012

Convert 4.0.1 and same configuration of continuum ?

continuum · ‎10-22-2012

does your 2k server has servicepack 4 ?

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INVAR · ‎10-22-2012

Yes, It has Service Pack 4.

continuum · ‎10-22-2012

did you try to "configure machine" with Converter 3.0.3 ? - if yes - what is the result ? - does the VM boot ?

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INVAR · ‎10-22-2012

I don't understand if Converter is the version of VMware vCenter Converter or if is a choose of "Select VMware Product: VMware Player 3.0.x".

I think that is the second choose.

I try with both solutions (VMware Player 4.0.x and 3.0.x), but it isn't working.

I try to configure machine with your configuration file, but nothing.

My phisical uses SCSI HDD and 512mb of Ram.

continuum · ‎10-22-2012

when I say Converter 3.0.3 I do not mean VMplayer - you can download Converter 3.0.3 here:
http://www.brothersoft.com/vmware-converter-158647.html

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INVAR · ‎10-23-2012

Hi,

Yesterday I had downloaded vConverter 3.0.3. I had use "Convert machine", I had select my tib file, and the process was going to finish. I tried to start Vm but I had the same error.

I tried to use "configure machine", but I receive the same error.

I repost my new vmx file:


.encoding = "windows-1252"
config.version = "8"
virtualHW.version  = "6"
memsize = "512"
MemAllowAutoScaleDown = "FALSE"
MemTrimRate = "-1"
displayName = "molteni"
guestOS = "win2000serv"
numvcpus = "2"
scsi0:0.present = "TRUE"
scsi0:0.fileName = "molteni.vmdk"
pciBridge0.present = "TRUE"
tools.upgrade.policy = "useGlobal"
scsi0.present = "TRUE"
scsi0.virtualDev = "buslogic"
buslogic.noDriver = "FALSE"
extendedConfigFile = "molteni.vmxf"
virtualHW.productCompatibility = "hosted"
scsi0.pciSlotNumber = "-1"
uuid.location = "56 4d 24 96 51 72 1c 90-32 66 d4 72 ba 29 74 7c"
uuid.bios = "56 4d 24 96 51 72 1c 90-32 66 d4 72 ba 29 74 7c"
cleanShutdown = "TRUE"
replay.supported = "FALSE"
replay.filename = ""
scsi0:0.redo = ""
pciBridge0.pciSlotNumber = "17"
vmotion.checkpointFBSize = "33554432"
softPowerOff = "FALSE"
scsi0:1.present = "FALSE"

I don't understand why it isn't working.

Thanks

Gio

continuum · ‎10-23-2012

Do you have a BartPE CD ?

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INVAR · ‎10-23-2012

No, I don't have this CD. Why?

continuum · ‎10-23-2012

With a BartPE I could tell you a reliable way to fix the problem

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INVAR · ‎10-23-2012

Tell me how I can do.

Thanks

Gio