Can't move Windows 2003 server from 7.6 to 8.1
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I'm trying to move a legacy windows 2003 server from xcp-ng 7.6 where it runs very reliably, to xcp-ng 8.1. This windows server is the only thing running on the 7.6 version and the only reason we are keeping it around.
I've tried several times exporting it from 7.6 and importing to 8.1. Import succeeds but when booting on the 8.1 host, the VM gets as far as the windows 2003 splash screen with the progress bar then shuts down with no error msg. Xen guest tools are installed on the VM, I'm wondering if I need to uninstall the guest tools prior to export?
I'd appreciate any insight, we wanting to retire the 7.6 host server, but we need to keep the 2003 VM running.
Thank you,
Dave
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You need to remove the tools and never reinstall them. Otherwise, the VM will crash. 2003 isn't supported with PV tools anymore.
You can enable e1000 emulation in the VM/advanced tab so it will be a bit faster than the default emulated card.
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@olivierlambert Thanks very much
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No problem, keep us posted
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@olivierlambert Yes, that worked without a problem. Thanks again.
Dave
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You are welcome! Without PV drivers, it will be slower, but probably enough until you migrate the app to a more recent Windows version
Enjoy XCP-ng!
