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Bare HDD with a system to VmWare virtual machine?

I need to convert a HDD with two partitions and a system on it, into a Virtual machine.

Thanks a lot!
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We need a little more info. What version of VMWare are you wanting to use with it? Is it ESXi or the Free Hypservisor?

If so read this
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OK, so I have a died Windows XP server machine. I have a functioning HDD with two partitions, that I would need to convert to run on either VMware Workstation or Player for disaster recovery.

Tried backing up with Acronis True Image 2013 to find out that Converter can't convert those TIB-s into working machines.
SOLUTION
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Thanks a lot! :-)

Does Norton have a bootable CD thingie?
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This article(s) you wrote deserve a "Sysadmin Helper Gold Prize" - I just invented this, but that is how I feel now.

WOW!!
This article(s) you wrote deserve a "Sysadmin Helper Gold Prize" - I just invented this, but that is how I feel now.

WOW!!

Thanks, I've got lots more Articles......

Thanks for your kinds words! that's gone down in my Quote List!

"Sysadmin Helper Gold Prize" !!!


Norton does not have a bootable CD thingie?

But it's quick install on a Windows computer, connect the HDD to the Helpder machine, Image it, and your done, almost....
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I would like to point out something - The solution by Joshua G is a perfect. It works, and is usable.

However, the two articles with virtual-machine resources by the Andrew Hancock is a stunning compilation of usable virtualization information for a real-life sysadmin. Phenomenal!
Thanks mrmut! Quick and to the point is my style :)
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:-)

I just made myself a selection of articles for reading for the evening relaxation!