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youssefzizou
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Can't export ova file

Hello,

I Installed VMware Workstation 11 on Windows 7 64 bits, i tried to deploy my ova file, but when i start the exportation, the message below appears : "Export failed: Target already exists: xtmv-11-12.ova."

what is mean that ?

thnak you for helping me, and find the solution in shortest time for me ?

Best Regards.

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a_p_
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Welcome to the Community,

what exactly are you trying to do, export a VM to an OVA ("Can't export ova file'), or deploy an existing OVA ("... i tried to deploy my ova file") on VMware Workstation?

In case of an export - i.e. creating an OVA from an existing virtual machine - the target .ova file must not already exist. In case of deploying a virtual machine from an OVA, use the "File" -> "Open" menu and select an existing .ova file from which you want to create a new virtual machine.

André

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youssefzizou
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Hi, Thank you so much,

the first problem when i try to open the existing VM .ova file, the following message apperas

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What is mean that ? I don't what problem, thank for helping me ?

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junian_dani
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Hi there,

Have you checked supported hypervisor version to run this OVA file on related product documentation? Please refers to the below document.  

http://www.watchguard.com/help/docs/fireware/11/en-US/XTMv_Setup_Guide_v11_11.pdf

Then, go to page 6 to see supported hypervisor or OS to deploy the OVA file. In a nutshell, you can't deploy it on VMware Workstation.

Thanks.

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