P2V in VMware workstation 10

I am on Windows 8 and have installed VMware workstation 10 and have several virtual machines.

I need low grade of the PC to windows 7 and thought I could make a VM to install windows 8, so I still have a copy (a virtual machine) my data and existing installed programs.

But thought I might have a problem doing a P2V on PC Windows 8 which is also where VMware Workstation is installed. VMware workstation in the virtual P2V machine would be uninstall because it does not need the virtual machine.

Is it possible to do a P2V to the PC running VMware workstation?

I install VMware Vcenter Converter Standalone or I have a backup, Acronis that I could use.

What are my options.

Thanks Rainey

Is it possible to do a P2V to the PC running VMware workstation?

Yes, it's possible... you will need to install VMware vCenter Converter Standalone.

See this article for more detailed procedures: VMware KB: convert a physical machine to the Fusion, Workstation or Player using stand-alone converter

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