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Windows 2003 VM conversion

I am trying to convert a working 2003 standard server into a virtual machine using disk2vhd - I can create the the image and then the virtual machine under hyper-v manager and then run it OK. My issue is i can not get the integrated services installed correctly. It runs through the process and then requests a restart but i am still unable to use the mouse and have no network connections.
I have tried creating different images but i get the same issue - unable to install the mouse or network card.

Jian An Lim

did you attach the legacy network adapter in your hyperV host?

greentriangle

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HI, Yes i have added the network adapter in the host.

Jian An Lim

Okay.
what is the error message when you install integrated services ?

did you have "Mouse input not captured" error message?
did you have the latest windows patches?

http://www.virtuatopia.com/index.php/Understanding_and_Installing_Hyper-V_Integration_Services

greentriangle

ASKER

HI, I dont get any errors when i install the Hyper-V integration services, it returns stating it is successful and requesting a restart. When i click my mouse in the screen it alters the very bottom (near the status) and states - "to release your mouse press CTRL + ALT + LEFT ARROW. As soon as i move my mouse this message disappears. I have 2003 SP 2 installed and there are no additional updates pending installation.

Lionel MM

what version of Hyper-V are you using? and the server that you made the VM from is not the same physical system you are running hyper-v right (as that can cause problems)?

greentriangle

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Hi, my situation is, I have 2 old physical computers (one running SBS 2003 and the other Windows 2003 server as a terminal server). I have a new HP Proliant ML 350 server that I am going to use. I have run the conversion on the SBS 2003 server and that is running fine as a VM on the Server 2012 hyper-V - and have removed the old hardware from site. The other server (2003 terminal server) runs the convert all OK but am unable to get the integration tools to run as I am unable to get my mouse operational and I have no network connections available (even though I have assigned them in the VM settings).

Lionel MM

in Hyper-V in the settings of the VM check the network adapter section and remove them all and in the integration settings under management make sure all are checked; reboot; now try to install the integration services. If the latest are installed you should get this message (picture), do you (this is from a 2003 VM)? If you do reboot again and then add back a legacy network card. If you don't get this message please post a screen shot of what message you do get -- thanks
EE-Intergration-Server-VM-2003.jpg

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