Install and use the VMware Converter in the VM, and use it to create a V2V.

see my EE Article


HOW TO: FAQ VMware P2V Troubleshooting

HOW TO:  P2V, V2V for FREE - VMware vCenter Converter Standalone 6.1

Thanks, but what I'm looking for is a site like www.code42.com (CrashPlan) where I can store my XP files "offsite" so that I can, say, restore an Excel workbook from a week ago if I need to. If your suggestions let me do that then I apologize but what you posted looks too complicated.

time then maybe to update so a supported OS ? Windows XP is now end of life.

Hi Martin,

My suggestion is don't upgrade your CrashPlan version. If things are working don't change them (real world advice even though its not ideal or vendor recommended).

But Andrew is absolutely right, you should be looking at moving away from XP

My suggestion is don't upgrade your CrashPlan version.

Thanks, but I couldn't even if I wanted to since they are discontinuing support for XP.

you should be looking at moving away from XP

Other than the issue of backing it up, I have no reason for moving away from XP; it's perfect for me.

If you're happy using XP when it EOL and getting no updates then there's no problem using CrashPlan out of support?

There are limited options out there for this scenario.

I do get security updates and that's enough. The problem is that CrashPlan has said

In order to continue using the CrashPlan software on these [XP] computers, you will need to upgrade to one of the operating systems that we support.

and if you don't and leave CrashPlan installed, what would happen, they send a signal to blow up your computer!

There is often a difference, between Support and Working, does it just means, they'll not answer the phone when you call them, or does it mean, they'll no longer, and remove support from the software or service, that it will no longer work!

The biggest issue for the vendor Crash Plan, they can no longer support your OS, e.g. Windows XP, because they can no longer escalate any issues to Microsoft for support, because the OS is End Of Life, and you cannot expect any vendor, OS Vendor or Software Vendor, to support a product for EVER, they'd never make any money!

So I can understand you don't want to move off, Windows XP, we have Windows XP on our laptops here in the Office, and don't move off them, because we like the laptop, compact, battery life 11 hours, UMTS/3G, nothing on the current market, anything like these, BUT we have to accept the FACT, that there is NO LONGER any support for anything, devices etc....

and we have to live with that decision.

Hey, we still run an accounting system from 2003, because we like it and won't be pressured to upgrade, so we run it virtually now, but there will become a day, when it does not do anything, and we will have to move on and forward.

Looking at the T&Cs it states

Code42 requires that customers use the latest supported version of the CrashPlan app. Previous versions must be upgraded by the dates established in this policy.

When a new version of the CrashPlan app is available, Code42 automatically upgrades all devices that meet the system requirements for the new version.
When a new version of the CrashPlan app no longer supports use on an operating system, Code42 announces an end-of-support date for the CrashPlan app on that operating system. Code42 strives to announce the end-of-support date 45 days in advance.

Source
http://support.code42.com/Terms_And_Conditions/Product_Lifecycle_Policy/CrashPlan_For_Home_And_CrashPlan_PRO_Software_Version_Policy

Current version is 4.7, so 4.8 will not be released and support Windows XP and Vista, so service will stop!

You'll not be able to use it, there decision, no technical reason why it will not work, they just don't want to support it, which is understandable, because they get no support from Microsoft as well...as want to develop new features for new Supported OS.

Unfortunately, most vendors will adopt the same support policy.

You may find IDrive will not support you for ever! So be prepared for that moment!

I was looking for a replacement for CrashPlan andI found one on my own (IDrive).