AB#6972: Migrate W11 VM from VMware to Hyper-V

New article for [CI 6972](https://dev.azure.com/KMOps/ContentExperience/_queries/edit/6972)

Author: v-tappelgate

support/windows-server/virtualization/windows-11-vm-wont-start-after-migrating-from-vmware-to-hyper-v.md

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+title: Windows 11 virtual machine doesn't start after you migrate it from VMware to Hyper-V
+description: Introduces general guidance for troubleshooting scenarios related to virtual machine live migration.
+ms.date: 08/15/2025
+manager: dcscontentpm
+audience: itpro
+ms.topic: troubleshooting
+ms.reviewer: kaushika
+ms.custom:
+- sap:virtualization and hyper-v\migration
+- pcy:WinComm Storage High Avail
+---
+
+# Windows 11 virtual machine doesn't start after you migrate it from VMware to Hyper-V
+
+This article provides steps to make sure that a migrated Windows 11 virtual machine can start.
+
+## Symptoms
+
+After you migrate a virtual machine from VMWare to Hyper-V, the virtual machine doesn't start. You don't see any specific error codes.
+
+## Cause
+
+Windows 11 requires a TPM for Secure Boot and security compliance. The following settings affect virtual machine startup:
+
+- Secure Boot configuration
+- Trusted Platform Module (TPM) configuration
+
+## Solution
+
+For best results when you migrate virtual machines, we recommend that you follow the procedures that are provided in [Convert a VMware VM to Hyper-V in the VMM fabric](/system-center/vmm/vm-convert-vmware?view=sc-vmm-2025). That article provides detailed steps for preparing to migrate as well as for the migration process itself.
+
+The following procedure provides steps that are specific to virtual machines that run Windows 11 or a later version.
+
+> [!IMPORTANT]  
+>
+> - Make sure that you have administrative access to both the VMware and Hyper-V environments.
+> - Make sure that System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) is installed and configured to manage and migrate the virtual machine. For more information, see  [Convert a VMware VM to Hyper-V in the VMM fabric: Start by bringing your vCenter server and the source ESXi hosts under SCVMM management](/system-center/vmm/vm-convert-vmware?view=sc-vmm-2025#start-by-bringing-your-vcenter-server-and-the-source-esxi-hosts-under-scvmm-management).
+> - Verify that the edition of Windows 11 that you're using is compatible with Hyper-V requirements, including TPM support.
+
+To configure the security settings for the migrated virtual machine, follow these steps:
+
+1. In Hyper-V Manager, right-click the virtual machine, and then select **Settings**.
+1. Select **Security**, and then on the **Security** page, make sure that the following settings are selected:
+
+   - **Secure Boot**
+   - **Trusted Platform Module (TPM)**
+
+1. Under **Secure Boot**, make sure that **Template** is set to **Microsoft UEFI Certificate Authority**
+
+1. Select **OK** to save the settings.
+1. Restart the virtual machine.
+
+## Additional support
+
+If the virtual machine still doesn't start after you complete these steps, contact Microsoft Support for further assistance. As part of your support request, specify that you have a Hyper-V or SCVMM issue.