Create Virtual Machine with blank .vmdk and backup files **Fixed

[Britz]

I have software that backsup the entire OS, including system files etc.  I want to be able to take the backup and create a VM from scratch but having difficulties pulling it off.

I have managed to get the files into a blank .vmdk, including ntldr, ntdetect and boot.ini, but when I boot up the VM, i get OS not found every time.

Any guidance on this would be greatly appreciated.

[a_p_]

To me this looks like your backup software does not restore the master boot record correctly!?

What's the exact message you receive (maybe a screen shot can help).

André

[a_p_]

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[Britz]

Operating System Not Found.

I have also tried booting off XP disc and running Fixmbr.

[a_p_]

Which backup software and which VMware product/version do you use?

Does the backup software provide a disaster recovery option (e.g. booting the restore agent from a CD/ISO?

André

[Britz]

I was able to fix it.  I had to boot it with UBCD and use Diskpart to make the partition active.