Virtual Machine Boot Summary. No operating system was loaded

Question

Tried to create a new virtual machine by using the Windows 11 iso I downloaded from the windows website. Restarted my computer and tried multiple times but whenever I start the VM, the screen ends up like this. Do kindly advise on how I can troubleshoot this issue! Thank you

Answer 1

Hello,

Found a link with an explanation

The short answer: It’s because the virtual machine was created as a Generation 2 machine rather than Generation 1.

https://camerondwyer.com/2014/05/05/solving-the-boot-failed-efi-scsi-device-error-when-installing-windows-2012-server-on-hyper-v/

Answer 2

Hi Ryan,

Thanks for your reply. From the error logs, there might be some issue with ISO or hypervisior, please follow the steps to narrow down this issue.

1. You can create a new virtual machine and import the ISO again, see if it still corrupt or not.
2. Verify the ISO location is corrupt.

• Select the virtual machine and click on Settings.
• Expand the SCSI Controller and go to DVD Drive.
• Make sure that the Image file option is selected.
• Click the Browse button.
• Choose the ISO.
• Click the OK button.
• Restart the installation.

3. Using the Generation 1 VM and check if it take effect.

Best Regards,

Ian Xue

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Answer 3

Disable secure boot or initialize the VM using generation 1. This might solve the issue for some.