Hello,
I am creating a lab environment with server 2008r2, I do a fresh install of OS, install AD domain services, then run dcpromo. All very standard,
However, every time, on reboot the microsoft loading takes a very long time, when done I get a black screen with an active mouse, but nothing else. If I leave it for an hour or two it will reboot occasionally, but always with the same result.
If I boot in safe mode it sticks at PNPCLASS for a long time, then the black screen and mouse again.
I've it 3 times, there must be something I am doing wrong.
Tee machine is a Poweredge server, 64bit, 2gb ram, 1TB hd. I am on a home network/workgroup, not on a domain.
Any suggestions out there?
JJ