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Converting OVA file to VMX file

Ever downloaded OVA files and found that your virtualization player refuses to open it , then you should use this simple utility called OVF Tool. for example , if u want convert ova type file to vmware file ,  u can use a command like this Step 1: download ovftool from here http://communities.vmware.com/community/vmtn/automationtools/ovf step 2: Since this is a command line tool , after installation , go to the installation directory and type ovftool if command is recognized , then ovftool works step 3: conversion u can use the ovftool like this as shown below assuming srcfile.ova - is source file , which is in ova format destfile_name.vmx - is destination file , which should be in vmx format usage : ovftool srcfile.ova destfile_name.vmx