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Boot loop when trying to create an emulated Windows Server VM
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Describe the issue
When I attempt to spin up an emulated Windows machine and use the latest Windows Server ISO or VHD (downloaded directly from MS Eval center), the machine successfully starts the boot process to the ISO or the VHD but reboots before the install boot environment loads. It loops in this way infinitely.
I have tried various settings modifications from the UTM UI such as forcing multicore, disabling UEFI boot, disabling TPM, forcing PS/2 controller, but that has not made a difference. Any ideas what the issue might be?
Configuration
- UTM Version: 4.5.4
- macOS Version: 15
- Mac Chip: M3 pro
Crash log
N/A
Debug log
I've attached it here.
Upload VM
config.plist.zip
In case it helps, here is a video of the behavior.
https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/71ad0952-1d23-435c-a6b2-78d8664c6409
This might be the same issue described on #6772 and was solved by using an earlier iso build
same here. Where do I get an earlier build of Windows 11
Using the CrystalFetch app, there is a "All Builds" button on the lower left which allows you to select a specific Windows build.
