KVM virtual machine issues

This section contains issues related to KVM virtual machines only.

Windows 7/XP machine converted to Proxmox KVM hangs during boot

The Windows operating system can be unforgiving when you convert or migrate from one type of hardware to another. It is certainly possible to convert/migrate just about any Windows OS as long as proper procedure is followed. For in-depth information on the proper procedure to migrate Windows machines to a virtual machine, visit the Proxmox Wiki at http://pve.proxmox.com/wiki/Migration_of_servers_to_Proxmox_VE#mergeide.

Windows 7 VM only boots when rebooted manually

This issue causes a Windows 7 virtual machine to shut down when initiated reboot from within OS. A manual power on through the Proxmox GUI is required to power up the VM. This is an issue caused by the installation of Windows itself, especially a VM that is configured with a standard video. Changing the display to SPICE solves the issue for a Windows 7 virtual machine. This is...