Convert Windows 2000 question

[leiw324]

Hello

Have someone use converter stanalone to convert Windows 2000 server ?

Thanks !

[schepp]

Yes. But be sure to use Converter 4.0.1 or lower. the latest 4.3 can't convert windows 2000 anymore!

Also Windows 2000 has to be Service Pack 4.

Regards

[leiw324]

Hello

The following old version of converter, which one better for Windows 2000 server ? is they free?

VMware vCenter Converter 3.0.3 Enterprise Edition

VMware vCenter Converter 3.0.3 Starter Edition

Thanks !

[dquintana]

Converter stand alone is free, check this link https://www.vmware.com/tryvmware/?p=converter&ie=UTF-8&q=converter%20stand%20alone

[akumar86]

From practical experience I haven't found vConverter utility helpful for Windows Server 2000. The P2V conversion often is stuck and I am unsuccessful. I normally use the Coverter available with Acronis. It works better for Win2k. However, it is certainly not a free product.

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Thanks and Regards

Anupam Kumar

[leiw324]

Hello

Which converter version you have tried? can you explain more ? thanks !

[akumar86]

Hi,

I have tried VMware vCenter Converter 3.0.2 (Starter Edition). I was unsuccessful on this a few times. I have seen the progress bar gets stuck at 87% without any error message and there are no logs as well. Our company uses Acronis as the backup solution, -- Acronis Backup & Recovery 10 Advanced Server Virtual Edition and there is an inbuilt utility which makes conversion of Win2K servers very easy.

Thanks and Regards

Anupam Kumar

[leiw324]

Hello

Have you try converter standalone version? And where can download converter standalone 3.0 version?

Thanks !

[akumar86]

Hi,

I couldn't find a standalone version for 3.0.2 but please find the link for version 3.0.3 below:-

http://downloads.vmware.com/d/details/converter3/ZGQqYmpwdGJAdA==

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Thanks and Regards

Anupam Kumar

[leiw324]

Hello

Is its free ? or use trail version to clone ? if used trail version to clone, will it expire cloned machine?

Thanks !

[AndreTheGiant]

Thread moved to the Converter area.

VMware Standardalone Converter is free.

Use the old 3.0.3 version in order to convert the 2000 machine.

Andre

[leiw324]

Hello

I can't find it, could you give me the URL ?

Thanks !

[elinhu]

Hi!

http://downloads.vmware.com/d/info/datacenter_downloads/vmware_vcenter_converter_standalone/3_0

[leiw324]

Is them free ?

[continuum]

yep

[ankitnarchal]

Before converting Windows 2000 server i would suggest to follow the links attached below as even if the Conversion completes successfully you may not be able to power the machine UP. This usually happens because of the drivers issue.

http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=1006489&sliceId=1&docTypeID=DT_KB_1_1&dialogID=133986506&stateId=1%200%20133990319

http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=1006296&sliceId=1&docTypeID=DT_KB_1_1&dialogID=133986506&stateId=1%200%20133990319

http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=1006603&sliceId=1&docTypeID=DT_KB_1_1&dialogID=133986506&stateId=1%200%20133990319

Windows 2000 server conversion is always a PAIN and worked in vmware support for 2 years in past, i would suggest you to check the links once.