How to Use a VMware Image in VPC
Virtual PC (VPC), Microsoft's virtualization program, does not support VMware images natively. You will need to convert a VMware Image in order to run it in Virtual PC. You'll also need to remove the VMware Tools program from the virtual machine image, since Virtual PC doesn't use them. Be aware that Virtual PC doesn't support Linux as a guest operating system. It is possible to install Linux in Virtual PC, but it may not run properly.
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Instructions
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Uninstall VMware Tools
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Start the guest operating system.
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Open the Control Panel.
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Click "Programs and Features" in Windows Vista or 7. In Windows XP click "Add/Remove Program."
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Click "VMware Tools" in the program list, then click "Uninstall" in Windows Vista or 7. In Windows XP click "Remove."
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Click "Yes" to restart Windows.
Converting the VMware Image
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Download and install the Vmdk2Vhd converter program.
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Run the Vmdk2Vhd converter program.
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Click the "Open" button below the "Source Vmdk" field and select the VMware Image file.
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Click the "Open" button below the "Destination Vhd" field and select a destination folder for the Virtual PC file.
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Click the "convert" button.
Using the Converted Image File
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Click "Create a Virtual Machine" in the Virtual PC console.
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Enter the appropriate operating system for the virtual machine.
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Enter the amount of memory to assign to the virtual machine.
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Click "Use an Existing Virtual Hard Disk" and select the converted VMware Image.
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Click "Finish."
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