[P2V] Fail to launch physical backup in vmware

[chenwu258]

I use veeam Agent for Windows to entire backup my physical PC,
then I use veeam extractor to turn the .vbk into .raw,
then use qemu-img to convert it into .vmdk.

After that, I use VMware Workstation 14 Player to launch it, but it will go to repair mode.

My OS is WIN7 64bits.

Is there anything that I miss to do?

P.S. Follow the above steps, WIN10 is fine to launch in VMware Workstation 14 Player.

[Dima P.]

Hello chenwu258,

Instead of using Extractor try to export vmdk virtual disk via Veeam B&R console (it does not require license, so you can use free edition).

[chenwu258]

I have tried, but after I finished the export disk wizard, it showed access denied.

http://gofile.me/6x9og/9HQxRangR
http://gofile.me/6x9og/NnZoaQU1c

[Dima P.]

Hi dodo,

Thanks for the screenshots. Please open a case related to Veeam B&R and share the case ID. We need to check your debug logs in order to understand the root cause.

[chenwu258]

Hi Dima,

Sorry, I can't clearly understand your instruction.

What you mean "open a case related to Veeam B&R and share the case ID" is post the case in forum under Veeam B&R topic or report the bug?

Where can I find the debug logs in my PC to help you?

Thanks

[Dima P.]

chenwu258,

If you are using Veeam B&R you are authorized to open a support case Veeam Customer Portal.

[chenwu258]

Hi Dima,

I have tried using Veeam B&R to export vmdk virtual disk, but it failed to launch in vmware.
http://gofile.me/6x9og/j3yeTaOTl

Do I miss anything ?

Thanks

[Dima P.]

Dodo,

Unfortunately, I can help you with troubleshooting, so please open a support case. Either for Veeam Agent for Windows Control Panel > Support > Technical Support or thru Customer Support Portal. Thank you.