3 Type a name for the virtual machine, type or browse to the directory for the virtual machine files, and
click Import.
Player performs OVF specification conformance and virtual hardware compliance checks. A status bar
indicates the progress of the import process.
4 If the import fails, click Retry to try again, or click Cancel to cancel the import.
If you retry the import, Player relaxes the OVF specification conformance and virtual hardware
compliance checks and you might not be able to use the virtual machine in Player.
After Player successfully imports the OVF virtual machine, the virtual machine appears in the virtual
machine library.
Import a Windows Virtual PC Virtual Machine
You can import a Windows Virtual PC virtual machine and run it in Player. Player converts the virtual
machine from Virtual PC (.vmc) format to VMware runtime (.vmx) format. This feature is supported only on
Windows host systems.
Prerequisites
Download and install the Virtual PC virtual machine on the Windows host system.
Procedure
1 Select Player > File > Open.
If you have never imported a third-party virtual machine in Player, Player installs VMware vCenter
Converter Standalone. After the installation is finished, you must restart the import.
2 Browse to the .vmc file and click Open.
3 Type a name for the virtual machine, type or browse to the directory for the virtual machine files, and
click Import.
After Player successfully imports the Virtual PC virtual machine, the virtual machine appears in the virtual
machine library.
Installing and Upgrading VMware Tools
Installing VMware Tools is part of the process of creating a new virtual machine. Upgrading VMware Tools
is part of the process of keeping virtual machines up to current standards.
For the best performance and latest updates, install or upgrade VMware Tools to match the version of
Player that you are using. Other compatibility options are also available.
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Installing VMware Tools on page 28
VMware Tools is a suite of utilities that enhances the performance of the virtual machine’s guest
operating system and improves management of the virtual machine.
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Upgrading VMware Tools on page 28
You can upgrade VMware Tools manually, or you can configure virtual machines to check for and
install newer versions of VMware Tools.
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Configure Software Update Preferences on page 29
You can configure Player to automatically download software updates, including new versions of
VMware Tools. When you select automatic software updates, Player always includes the latest
support for guest operating systems and virtual machines always have the latest version of VMware
Tools.
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