Article Number: 000135068
Issue :
While attempting to boot a virtual machine (VM), you see the following error in the console :
EFI virtual disk (0.0) ... unsuccessful.
The VM does not proceed to boot.
Resolution :
The issue is related to the VMX structure which is corrupted. You have to regenerate a new file following these steps:
Create a new VM using the same numbers and options (EFI mode, CPU, memory, etc) and use the existing VMDK(s).
To proceed, you need to power off the original Virtual Machine and create a new Virtual machine :
On the configuration step, select "Custom" Option :
Fill each next option with the same option than the original VM. On the step "Select a Disk" , and them use the option "Use an Existing Virtual Disk"
And select the .vmdk file located on the datastore where is located the original VM.
Finish the installation.
If you need to add additional VMDKs, then you can do so after the VM has been created, before you power it on
No cause information.
Servers, PowerEdge
11 Mar 2021
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Solution