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Install VMware Tools on the Destination Virtual Machine on page 65
When converting Windows source machines, you can install VMware Tools to improve graphics
performance of the guest operating system. Other enhancements include automatic grab and release of
the mouse pointer, copy and paste operations between guest and host, and improved mouse
performance.
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Remove System Restore Checkpoints on page 66
When you convert source machines running Windows XP or later, you can remove System Restore
checkpoints so that the conversion process is faster.
Customize the Windows Guest Operating System
You can customize guest operating systems running Windows XP or later so that the virtual machine is
prepared to work immediately in the destination environment.
Prerequisites
Save the Sysprep files to %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Application Data\VMware\VMware vCenter Converter
Standalone\sysprep on the machine that runs vCenter Converter server. For more details on the Sysprep files
location for different operating systems, see Save Sysprep Files.
On the Options page of the Conversion wizard, click Advanced options, click the Post-conversion tab, and
select Customize guest preferences for the virtual machine. Click Next to view and adjust the available
customization options.
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Customize the Identity of the Destination Virtual Machine on page 62
To configure the identity of the destination virtual machine for the destination network, personalize it
by editing its name, owner, and organization name, and by generating a new security ID.
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Enter the Windows License Information on page 63
Ensure that you enter licensing information for all destination virtual machines running guest operating
systems as necessary.
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Set the Time Zone for the Destination Virtual Machine on page 64
You can set the time zone if you are converting a virtual machine to use in a different time zone.
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Configure the Network Adapters on page 64
You can configure the network settings of the virtual machine to work with the network configuration
of the destination environment.
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Assign a Workgroup or Domain Details on page 65
You can set up the workgroup and the domain in which the destination virtual machine belongs.
Customize the Identity of the Destination Virtual Machine
To configure the identity of the destination virtual machine for the destination network, personalize it by
editing its name, owner, and organization name, and by generating a new security ID.
Prerequisites
On the Options page of the Conversion wizard, click Advanced options, click the Post-conversion tab, and
select Customize guest preferences for the virtual machine. Click Next to view and adjust the available
customization options.
Procedure
1 On the Customizations page, select Computer information from the options list.
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