I'm trying to run a Windows Server 2003 + SP2 Virtual Machine with Virtual PC. So I created a new Virtual Machine, from the Virtual PC menu, selecting the VMHD file (which contains the operation system).

The first time I run it, everything's fine. But after I restart it, I get a blue screen of death every time on the Windows loading screen, which says:

"A problem has been detected and Windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer.

TRAP_CAUSE_UNKNOWN

If this is the first time you've seen this Stop error screen, restart your computer. If this screen appears again, follow these steps:

Check to make sure any new hardware or software is properly installed. If this is a new installation, ask your hardware or software manufacturer for any Windows updates you might need."

I suppose it may be trying to load new hardware (which didn't happen the 1st time it booted). I even tried to run it again, using another copy of the original VMHD file), and this time uninstalled the hardware marked with a "?" on the device manager, but that didn't fix the problem.

Any clues on how to solve this?

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Is it an x86 OS that you've installed? – Rowland Shaw Sep 14 '11 at 12:33
Yes, 32-bit version. – Luís Sep 14 '11 at 12:46
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