topic Re: Is there a way to use an .ovf with vmdk file, but no .nvram in Workstation Pro? in VMware Workstation Pro Discussions

Is there a way to use an .ovf with vmdk file, but no .nvram in Workstation Pro?

EricS2 — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 01:22:14 GMT

Hey everyone,

I'm not sure if this is the right area to ask this question, it's my first post here, but let me know if it isn't and I can move it.

I don't think I worded the title very well, but I had VM sent to me that consists of an ovf and vmdk file that I need to use in Workstation Pro. When I try to open the ovf file though I get an error that it "failed to read from file:" and lists a missing .nvram.

I'm relatively sure that there's a way to use this VM without the nvram file, but not sure how to go about it.

Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Re: Is there a way to use an .ovf with vmdk file, but no .nvram in Workstation Pro?

scott28tt — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 06:54:05 GMT

You can’t move it, but a moderator can, I have reported it which sends them a notification.

Re: Is there a way to use an .ovf with vmdk file, but no .nvram in Workstation Pro?

a_p_ — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 18:18:54 GMT

You can try to remove the lines that reference the .nvram file from the .ovf file using a text editor.

André

Re: Is there a way to use an .ovf with vmdk file, but no .nvram in Workstation Pro?

EricS2 — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 18:32:34 GMT

Perfect! That did the trick! Appreciate the help André