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copy .vmdk files error - parameter incorrect
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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October 23rd, 2008 08:00
yeah ..reformat with NTFS ..select "quick" format if available.
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October 23rd, 2008 07:00
cp "Linux VM - flat(2).vmdk" /new/location/
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October 23rd, 2008 07:00
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October 23rd, 2008 07:00
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October 23rd, 2008 07:00
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.
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October 23rd, 2008 08:00
http://iainmagee.wordpress.com/2007/12/16/backing-up-vmware-machines-to-usb-drive-cannot-copy-file-the-parameter-is-incorrect/
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October 23rd, 2008 08:00
anything i need to do with fat32? or just a basic reformat?
Darquise
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October 23rd, 2008 08:00
thank you!! great blog..
YEAHhh .. my files are now copying!
points awarded.. thank you.
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Darquise Leblanc
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http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/tips/advanced/ntfs.mspx
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October 23rd, 2008 22:00