Image-based restore to a Hyper-V virtual machine

To perform a bare metal restore for Windows XP or Windows 2003 guests in Hyper-V, the legacy network adapter is needed to boot the WinPE 1.5 media. Later Windows versions use WinPE 2.0 media and do not require the legacy adapter.

To restore a Windows XP or Windows 2003 Hyper-V guest, configure the VM to use the legacy network adapter, then proceed to Dissimilar image-based bare metal restore for Windows 2003 and 2003 R2. If you are restoring a domain controller, see Special consideration for Domain Controllers on Hyper-V.

To configure the Hyper-V VM to use the legacy network adapter

1        Launch Hyper-V Manager, right-click the VM, and select Shut Down.

The VM shuts down and its State changes to Off.

2        Right-click the VM and select Settings.

3        In the Hardware list, select the existing Network Adapter and note the current value in the Network drop-down box.

4        Change the value in the Network drop-down box to Not connected and click Apply.

5        In the Hardware list, select Add Hardware.

6        Choose Legacy Network Adapter in the list and click Add.

7        Change the value in the Network drop-down box to the value you noted above, and click OK.

8        Right-click the VM and select Start to power it on.

The virtual machine is now running and a bare metal recovery can be performed.