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CLAUSLIND
Contributor
Contributor

Embedded XP to WmWare workstation

Hallo...

I have a Schneider panel pc running win XP embedded that has "left this earth" .

Now I wonder, is it possible to take the 4 GB SD card (XP system and additional programs). and turn it in to a WM ?

Best regards

Claus Lind

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bluefirestorm
Champion
Champion

Possible options to try

(1) Boot up from the SD card (if at all possible) and perform a P2V conversion

(2) Create a VM and customise the VM hard disk to use physical disk and choose the SD card

Option (1) obviously not viable if you can't boot up and connect to another PC/Mac to perform a P2V

Option (2) runs the risk of destroying the SD card and its contents if something goes haywire

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wila
Immortal
Immortal

Hi,


Try using the standalone vCenter Converter:

VMware vCenter Converter: P2V Virtual Machine Converter

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Wil

| Author of Vimalin. The virtual machine Backup app for VMware Fusion, VMware Workstation and Player |
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