Generation 2 VM boot loader can not find an operating system after mounted iso

Ho Yeung, Lee 1 Reputation point
2024-12-18T03:29:55.21+00:00

Updated:

I use generation 1 VM to test the ISO whether is bootable. It can boot successfully from iso

in generation 1 VM.

Goal:

Goal is to use total memory encryption multi key in windows 11 pro 24H2

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_11-windows_install/generation-2-vm-boot-loader-can-not-find-an/2eda1fa2-8d66-4131-a5f4-c773e91608e4?messageId=9111c9c0-6d03-443d-aa39-8d4acff151fe

Set-VMMemory -VMName WIN11-Mark -MemoryEncryptionPolicy EnabledIfSupported

Get-VMMemory -VMName WIN11-Mark

already typed above command in powershell

Latitude 7650

Intel 135U with windows 11 24H2

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/237328/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-135u-12m-cache-up-to-4-40-ghz/specifications.html

Troubleshooting:

Generation 2 VM boot loader can not find an operating system after mounted iso

tried disabled secure boot and remove ethernet card and boot from dvd drive iso first.

But still show UEFI summary can not boot

press Esc, F2, F12, but no response, still show UEFI summary

iso is windows 11 22H2 generated from microsoft tool and able to mount as E drive and content same as official dvd.

expect to use total memory encryption multi key for this VM

when update cumulative update 2024-12 and restarted it run in on the way update then it restarted

itself , after enter bios password, it can not continue to update but show automatic repair and diagnosis

I have to disable intel TXT in order to boot and continue update, but it show not as planned, undo changes, then 2024-12 update failed.

called support , then tell me to ask here

my computer had hardening blocked quick assist MVP can not remote to help, they do not know which group policy changes blocked this.

my goal still is expecting to use generation 2 VM for total memory encryption multi key function

Screenshot 2024-12-18 125725

I change policy to not configured in virtualization based security , but still can not boot from iso

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i put iso in c drive , then mount as E drive to check content same as my official dvd 22H2 bought from ebay UK seller, which package stated made in Singapore. another machine intel NUC is also using one of this batch of 5 license and 5 dvd and license and successfully using in current NUC.

Screenshot 2024-12-18 131542

I use generation 1 VM to test the ISO whether is bootable. It can boot successfully from iso

in generation 1 VM.

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  1. Ian Xue 38,731 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2024-12-20T03:55:12.92+00:00

    Hi Ho Yeung, Lee

    Thanks for your post. There are some limitations for the generation 2 VM. Kindly check if you have the same situations below.

    1. It is not supported that a physical CD or DVD drive to a generation 2 virtual machine.
    2. It is not supported that attaching a virtual hard disk in VHD format to a generation 2 virtual machine. Generation 2 virtual machines only support VHDX format virtual hard drives.

    Referece: Generation 2 Virtual Machine Overview | Microsoft Learn

    Also, we have encountered similar issue that is due to enabing secure boot in the VM menu, kindly disable the feature and see if it persists.

    Best Regards,

    Ian Xue


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