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JZ333
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‎08-13-2022 08:02 AM

Not booting after creating OVF on VMWare Workstation

Hello,

I created a Windows VM and exported it to OVF.

When I try to open the OVF, it won't boot. The message says the Namespace and CD/DVD are unsuccessful.

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Sometimes it will also say No compatible bootloader found:

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I've checked the settings and my CD/DVD is pointing to the correct ISO that was generated by exporting the OVF.

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My Linux OVF machines are fine, just Windows has a problem. I'm not sure why because I've successfully created OVFs (and booted them) before, even for Windows.

I'm using VMWare Workstation 16 Pro.

Any advice is greatly appreciated!!

Many thanks!!

 

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scott28tt
VMware Employee
VMware Employee
‎08-14-2022 12:42 AM

I think your post needs moving, so I have reported it.

 


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