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tstjean1138
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Merging vmdk files, Cannot decrypt disk

I am on the latest version of Workstation Player and I have a vm with multiple vmdk files.

I want to merge them into one file for better performance.
I have downloaded the vdiskmanager program and when I run the command to merge the files, I get the following error.

Failed to convert disk: Cannot decrypt disk. Incorrect key or password (0x1a00003e8e).

I have tried this on my Windows drive which is encrypted by BitLocker and on an external drive which is encrypted with Western Digital encryption. Is the issue with the drive encryption or is there encryption in the VM?

How do I add a key or password to the command line? 

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tstjean1138
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I've decided to create a new VM with 1 disk file and delete the existing.

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