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Converted vmdk file, but Windows does not boot in ESXi

I have a vmdk file that boots Windows Server 2016 fine in VMware Workstation Player.

I converted the vmdk file to be compatible with ESXi. 

I used the command, vmkfstools -i source.vmdk new_esxi_compatible.vmdk -d thin

When I boot the Windows Server 2016 in the ESXi, it goes into "Preparing Automatic Repair", and I can't get it to boot into Windows.

I've tried,

bootrec /fixmbr

bootrec /fixboot

bootrec /rebuildbcd

... but to no avail.

Anything else I can try?

Am is using the vmkfstools correctly?

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