P2V in VMware workstation 10

[rainey]

I am running Windows 8 and have installed VMware workstation 10 and have many VM's.

I need to down grade the PC to windows 7 and was thinking i could make a VM of the windows 8 install so i would still have a copy (a VM) of my current installed programs and data.

But was thinking i might have a problem doing a P2V on the Windows 8 PC that is also where VMware Workstation is installed. I would uninstall VMware workstation in the P2V VM as there is no need for it in the VM.

Is it possible to make the a P2V of the PC running VMware workstation ?

I have install VMware Vcenter Converter Standalone or i have a Acronis backup that i could use.

What are my options.

Thanks Rainey

[rcporto · Accepted solution]

Is it possible to make the a P2V of the PC running VMware workstation ?

Yes, it is possible... you will have to install VMware vCenter Converter Standalone.

Check this KB article for detailed procedures: VMware KB: Converting a physical machine for Fusion, Workstation, or Player using Converter Standalo...

[rainey]

Thanks, that should get me through it.

I looked but only found the older walk through, but this is what i was looking for, as i never used this newer tool before.