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Hi all,
We have GSX server and I am trying to keep a copy of my virtual machine. When I try to copy I get an error on the *-flat.vmdk and *-flat(2).vmdk files.
All other files are copied no problem. I am trying to copy to a different folder location.
Any ideas as to why I can't copy.
Thank you, Darquise.
We have GSX server and I am trying to keep a copy of my virtual machine. When I try to copy I get an error on the *-flat.vmdk and *-flat(2).vmdk files.
All other files are copied no problem. I am trying to copy to a different folder location.
Any ideas as to why I can't copy.
Thank you, Darquise.
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Posted October 23rd, 2008 07:00
what OS is GSX running on ? If it's Linux ..try putting quotes around your file name. For example:
cp "Linux VM - flat(2).vmdk" /new/location/1566
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Posted October 23rd, 2008 07:00
I'm pretty sure VmWare have their own threads .. however can you please post the full command line you are running ?? I'm pretty sure that the error raises from the brackets in filename .. quoting the filename may be enough.1566
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Posted October 23rd, 2008 07:00
and VMs are turned off i assume ?1566
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Posted October 23rd, 2008 07:00
It is running on Windows Server 2003 sp2. The VM is turned off.
Is it possible that it is because i am trying to copy to an external hd drive?
I was just doing a windows copy/paste. I even tried robocopy (with quotes) and got the same error.1566
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Posted October 23rd, 2008 08:00
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Posted October 23rd, 2008 08:00
so i need to reformat my external usb hard drive?
anything i need to do with fat32? or just a basic reformat?1565
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Posted October 23rd, 2008 08:00
yes of course
thank you!! great blog..
YEAHhh .. my files are now copying!
points awarded.. thank you.
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Posted October 23rd, 2008 08:00
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Posted October 23rd, 2008 22:00
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Posted October 23rd, 2008 08:00
yeah ..reformat with NTFS ..select "quick" format if available.