Active Directory virtual machine boots continuously in safe mode after a reboot
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Active Directory virtual machine boots continuously in safe mode after a reboot
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Article ID: 310919
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Updated On: 03-20-2024
Products
VMware vSphere ESXi
Issue/Introduction
Symptoms:
After upgrading to ESX 4.1 and upgrading to the latest version of VMware Tools in a Domain Controller virtual machine, you may experience these symptoms:
The virtual machine only boots in Safe Mode after a reboot.
When you boot the virtual machine, you see this message:
The system is booting in safe mode. Directory Repair Services
If you press F8 during bootup, only two options are available: Safe Mode and Repair Mode.
Uninstalling VMware Tools manually from Safe Mode and rebooting the virtual machine does not resolve the issue.