P2V Linux boot problem

[caffrey]

Trying to convert a Linux box to a hyper-v vm

 

I imaged the Linux machine using acronis as the VM harddrive is smaller then I

restored the image fine to the vm, but it boots to a flashing cursor.

The only way I can get this to boot is by using supergrub, once booted I tried update-grub but it still won't boot..

 

Anyone had any similar experience ?

 

At this rate it would be just easier to reinstall Linux....

[caffrey]

I fixed this, turns out my Linux machine was in UEFI mode, I had to convert to legacy then it booted

 

For future reference :

 

Download gparted

 

boot VM with the iso attached and boot from the iso

 

assuming the VM disk is GPT create a 1MB partition using gparted with an unformatted filesystem with a bios_grub flag) on the VM drive

 

reboot

 

then attach Linux-secure.iso (Linux-Secure-Remix | Free software downloads at SourceForge.net)

 

boot not booting VM with the iso attached (boot from cd)

 

Setup your networking / proxy once its booted (important)

 

start boot-repair

 

click advanced then go to the grub location tab

 

untick separate /boot/efi partition option

 

click apply then let it do its thing

 

reboot and fingers crossed it should work fine