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arvin1201
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error in cloning a VM

Hello All,

While cloning a VM, i am getting an error " Virtual machine is configured to use a device that prevents the operation. A general system error occured. This operation is not supported with virtual disks in independent mode or raw disk mappings in physical compatibility mode".

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Gkeerthy
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http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=101039...

are you using any virtual disks in Independend mode or are you using RDM ? then it will fail, power off the vm and try

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sparrowangelste
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if its in physical compatibility mode, even if off, it will still fail.

post up your disk configuration for further diagnosis

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CERKYR
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Hello,

No news on this issue ?
Regards,

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felmonz
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Contributor

you will need to power down the VM and perform the clone.

here is a KB article - VMware Knowledge Base

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