Hey guys,
I know this was a while ago, however anyone searching for this may find it handy. I am a Linux newb, and with the help of google I was able to copy the hdd file as suggested above. I found this a bit cumbersome, and have found a better way, although it does require a few different programs. Here is what I did to clone, bear in mind this is assuming you have knowledge on how to use proxmox and Acronis. It doesnt take long to learn:
1. Download (what ever method you desire) - Acronis True Image / Magic ISO / NewSID (for xp only or syspre for win 7) (google all of them)
2. Create an ISO boot disk through Acronis (it is a start menu option)
3. In Proxmox, install your windows VM (via CD) and change as needed ready for cloning
4. In proxmox, Upload the ISO Image of the Acronis Boot Disk. In your Windows VM settings in proxmox select the ISO image as your CD drive
5. Start your windows VM (Pres F12 for boot options - and select the CD drive)
6. THis should book you into Acronis
7. Backup the disk to a FTP location (setup an FTP site in IIS on a local win 7 to Server 2008 or whatever ftp server you like)
8. Now, using Magic Iso, edit the acronis ISO image you made earlier and drag and drop the Acronis TIB file into it and save, this will alter the ISO
9. In Proxmox, uploade the new ISO image (delete the first one, or rename this one)
10. Create a new image, booting off the new ISO image you made. Restore the Image via Acronis (be sure to close the original VM down before restarting)
11. Once restroed restart the VM and bang, you have a clone. ]
12. Run NewSID or Sysprep to get different SID's and change the computer name and IP Addresses
These are a few more steps however if you plan on cloning a lot of vms for different purposes this is the best way i have found. Once you have uploaded your new ISO its just a simple matter of booting a newly configured vm off that into acronis, restore the image and restart, run the NewSid or Sysprep and re configured a couple of settings.
Its easier than doing a new installation everytime.
I hope this helps some one. Its nice to contribute!
Cheer
Ashman