Will VM Converter clone the entire disc AND OS?

[rhyno1]

Hello. I am wanting use VM Converter to clone my Windows laptop HDD and move it over to VMWare Fusion on my Mac. My question is, can I clone the entire disc, including Vista basic, and move it over? I was planning on using an external drive to do the file transfer. Thanks for any help.

[Troy_Clavell · Accepted solution]

yes. However if it's an OEM it will require a re-activation because the hardware changed. So, if you have an ELA key your ok, otherwise you may be out of luck

http://www.vmware.com/download/converter/

[rhyno1]

Thanks much for the info Troy. Yes, it is an OEM, and yes, I do have the Vista serial number/sticker on the bottom of the laptop. I really appreciate your reply.

[Troy_Clavell]

that key is specific to the hardware, it's OEM. So, using that key will not work if you need to re-apply the key to your VM.

[rhyno1]

OK. No problem. Thank you for the heads up. I should be able to get a new key if needed. I appreciate the info on that.

[admin]

I see you have your answer already but here's our official Knowledgebase on this: http://kb.vmware.com/kb/1012881

Rick Blythe

Social Media Specialist

VMware Inc.

[rhyno1]

Rick. Thank you also for the answer. In light of the hardware issues, when I was using VM Converter, I was able to check off the items I wanted to install. Would it be suggested that I just install the files pertinent to what I am looking for here? I noticed there were options for networking hardware and other hardware devices. Should I re clone and just pick the files? It seems the help article is focusing more on the OEM hardward problems than just coming up with another activation number. I can definately see where OEM hardware options could cause conflicts. Thanks again.