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How to Convert physical machine to virtual machine VMware converter

In this guide, I am going to explain how to convert a physical machine to a virtual machine to run on (VMware Workstation)

Convert Machine VMware Converter (VMware Workstation)

1- Double click to run VMware vCenter converter shortcut from your desktop and then click on Convert Machine.

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2- Select source type Powered on > select this local machine and then click on next.

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3- Select destination type to VMware Workstation or other VMware virtual machine.

Change Select VMware product to VMware Workstation 11.x.

Create a reputation for the VM > click browse to pick a location to save lots of the VM and then click on next.

convert physical to virtual machine vmware workstation

4- On the Options screen, under Data to copy click Edit.

Make ensure that you have selected disk C: change destination size to Minimum size.

Under Devices, click Edit on the Memory tab, change Memory allocation to the recommended value and then click next.

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5- Review the conversion parameters and Click Finish to start the conversion. This can typically take an hour or more. It Depends on the Virtual Machine size.

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6- Go to your VM created windows explorer folder and check that .vmx and .vmdk files were created.

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7- Select the file and then click open.

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8- Browse the location where you saved the VM (.vmdk) and then click open.

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9- Now Virtual Machine is listed in VMware Workstation, now click power on this virtual machine to start.

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10- Click Yes.

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11- Click Yes.

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12- Now Virtual Machine is booting.

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Jamil Parvez

Jamil Pervez works as a Network Administrator, based in Kuwait with a Primary focus on Microsoft technologies. Microsoft Certified MCSE, MCTP, MCITP, CCNP, CCIP, CCVP with 20 years of experience in administering Windows Servers, Exchange, VMWare, Veeam B&R, Veritas BackupExec.

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