[SOLVED] Unable to Start VM - "volume 'local:iso/ubuntu-24.04-live-server-amd64.iso' does not exist"

[arsi]

Hello everyone,


I am having an issue with Proxmox VE when trying to start a VM. The error message I get is:

"TASK ERROR: volume 'local:iso/ubuntu-24.04-live-server-amd64.iso' does not exist"

Here are the details:

• I have uploaded ubuntu-24.04-live-server-amd64.iso to the local storage.
• When I try to start the VM, it fails with the above error.
• I have checked in Datacenter > Storage > local > Content, but the ISO file does not appear.

What could be causing this issue, and how can I fix it? Do I need to re-upload the ISO or check the storage settings?

Thank you in advance for your help!

 

[fba]

Hello,
iso files on local storage are most likely expected to be stored in /var/lib/vz/template/iso/
So put your iso there and it should work.
You can check the storage config at various places, one is to run cat /etc/pve/storage.cfg in the node's cli.
Output will be something like that

dir: local
        path /var/lib/vz
        content backup,vztmpl,iso

How did you upload the iso to the Proxmox node anyway?

 

[UdoB]

What could be causing this issue, and how can I fix it? Do I need to re-upload the ISO or check the storage settings?

That .iso was used to install the VM. Right?

Just remove the virtual DVD from the virtual drive: <yournode> --> <yourvm> --> hardware --> CD/DVD Drive --> double click --> select the Radio Button "Do not use any media"

 

[arsi]

That .iso was used to install the VM. Right?

Just remove the virtual DVD from the virtual drive: <yournode> --> <yourvm> --> hardware --> CD/DVD Drive --> double click --> select the Radio Button "Do not use any media"

Thanks it's is work