Migrate win 2016 from esxi 5.5

koolandrew

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I have found lots of info on this topic but not this specifically. I can do a fresh install using virtio, but i cannot seem to figure out how to migrate an existing win 2016 from this version of esxi.
1. i installed File:Mergeide.zip.
2. I imported it and create a raw file with command line and was able to create a new machine with the web interface. I dont know how to create the vm in command line.
3. I chose scsi (not ide) and used the same settings as i did for a new windows install.
4. I added the cdrom with the virtio drivers.

Windows will not boot up, i get the repair page etc.

What are the proper settings to get it to boot so i can install virtio for it to be scsi and balloon and all that other great stuff.

Do i need to make it ide and change the network to vmware?

If so , how are the virtio drivers as of use.

Please help, as you can tell i am stuck.