Re: [Xen-users] Problem with GPLPV drivers for server 2008

[Derek Danks <derek@xxxxxxxxxx>]

On Friday 15 May 2009 14:13:43 Fajar A. Nugraha wrote:
> On Fri, May 15, 2009 at 7:46 PM, Derek Danks <derek@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > Hi
> >        I have a rather strange problem with (DomU) windows 2008 server +
> > GPLPV drivers. After installing the PV drivers I can no longer connect
> > via RDP and the machine stops responding through vnc.
>
> Then you might be having a serius problem.
> When functioning correctly, it should work just like before, only faster.
>
> > I added the option to the boot
> > loader using bcdedit as per the instructions here
> > http://wiki.xensource.com/xenwiki/XenWindowsGplPv/Installing.
>
> Unfortunately that page is somewhat outdated :P
> For one, the drivers are activated by default (without the need for
> any switch), but you can add NOGPLPV to deactivate it.

Are there any newer instructions available?

>
> > Also xm top
> > reports the DomU as using 90-120% CPU
>
> If you still have access to domU's xen vnc console, try checking to see if:
> - you have two disks (C and D) when previoulsy there's only one (C)
> - you have two active network card (look from device manager). XenNet
> should be the only one active.

I had 2 disks originally these are still the only ones shown in "computer". 
In device manager I do have 2 nic's, the Xen one and a Realtek one which has a 
warning triangle in the icon. 

>
> Note that booting to safe mode automatically disable GPLPV drivers, so
> if you lost all access you might want to boot safe mode first, then
> run bcdedit to create new entry with NOGPLPV.

I have added an entry for NOGPLPV and booted from it. I can now rdp into the 
server. Am I safe to uninstall and try installing again?

>
> Regards,
>
> Fajar
>
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Regards Derek

Derek Danks
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