I'm attempting to build a Windows7 Ultimate 64-bit VM within one of my Hyper-V hosts to add to my cluster. My result when attempting to start the VM is a black screen stating "Starting Windows" and goes no farther. I have several 2012R2 VM's running without issue within these hosts on my cluster.
Steps taken:
1 - Verified my .ISO file is valid and not corrupted.
2 - Tried a verified second .ISO image
3 - Made sure of my RAM and HDD settings.
4 - The VM will hit the ISO and act like its going to load successfully but hangs on "Starting Windows."
5 - Deleted VM and started over (numerous times.)
One thing that I have noticed that is different on this WIndows7 VM is under the Firmware settings as it's set to "No boot entries." where my other vm's a set to boot from a file.
I have a limited knowledge base on Hyper-V and leaning to my fellow IT colleagues for professional advice. I appreciate any help you can provide. Thank you. What can you suggest?