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Unable to obtain hardware information for the selected machine - VCB

I use VCB to backup my virtual machines to an external drive. When I try to import a backup of a virtual machine to a host I get an error "Unable to obtain hardware information for the selected machine." I'm looking for some help on how I can import a backup of a virtual machine back to the host. Thanks.

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marcelo_soares
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Maybe you are using VMware Converter 4.3? Try with the 4.0.1 version.

Marcelo Soares

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Globant Argentina

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continuum
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please provide some details - vmx-file for example ...

sounds like rewriting a parameter maybe enough ... like change from Windows 7 to Vista




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I do not support Workstation 16 at this time ...

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SenecaCenter
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I downloaded vCenter Converter Standalone 4.0.1 and was able to restore VCB images.

I also found VMWare KB Article 1026944. According to the article VCB restore capability is no longer available. I'm using vSphere 4.1, vCenter 4.1 and Converter 4.2.

http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=102694...

Thanks for your help.

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marcelo_soares
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Good to know you could resolve it. I had the same problem.... continuum does not need anymore, but I would be glad if you award me some points Smiley Happy

Regards,

Marcelo Soares

VMWare Certified Professional 310/410

Virtualization Tech Master

Globant Argentina

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Marcelo Soares
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