VMware converted machine not getting IP address

delete the NIC from the vm config, save, edit and add a new NIC. Work 99 times out of 100

check the nic is connected in VM settings.

Also remove all hidden devices.

where is the vm config located? I am only familiar with the edit settings tab.

I have removed all hidden devices and the old nick from the physical box per this thread.
http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=1179

Thats correct Edit Settings

Also have you installed VMWare tools into the VM yet?

yes vm tools are installed as well see attached screenshots

I assume that you DHCP Pool has enough capacity for the connection?

Also I hate the use of "Flexible! Use VMXNet3 NIC

- dhcp pool has plenty available
- changed from flixible to VMXNet3

getting the same result?

I assume that "VM Network" is the only or Correct network for the NIC to connect to?
You dont have multiple configured and your on the wrong one?

What is the guest OS, version and edition?
What is the ESX version? Is it a cluster? Do you have several physical network cards in the host?
Could you send an screenshot of the host -> configuration -> networking -> virtual switch.
I have seen that your VM is "version 4". Can you try upgrading to version 7? Can you try selecting E1000 as network adapter in the settings of the VM? http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=1001805

it worked