Arch Linux - "Failed to open file: initramfs.linux.img"

I've been trying to install Arch inside a VM and according to the guide I finished the installation. However when I'm trying to boot the system I get this error (show in the screenshot)


What does this error mean and how do I fix it?

It means the bootloader is unable to find or otherwise read the Linux kernel image. I've seen this before with EFI boot systems, but not legacy. Is your VM set up to use EFI? If so, this thread on the Arch Linux forum may be of some help in pinpointing the source of the trouble.

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