Replacement of one virtual disk with one another in a virtual machine

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  OK, we will first focus on the first virtual disk (System) on the D: drive which has enogh of disk space to create a clone.

  The "Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition.vmdk" dated from 19/07/13 is probably exactly what we need, and if it has approximately the same size of file than current/changing, then you can replace the one changed with it. Once restored, proceed as follows (with VMware Workstation closed):

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  An apologize for my bad English.

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  Re: Could not open the hard file. One of the disks in this virtual machine is already in use by a virtual machine or a s...

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  Once again apologize for my English :)
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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