Import a Virtual Machine from Oracle Virtualbox into VMware Player or VMware Workstation

So I had this Windows 7 virtual machine running on Oracle Virtualbox and I decided to use it on VMware Workstation. And here’s the process I followed to accomplish this.

NOTE: Virtual Machine must be powered off.

Launch Oracle Virtualbox and  select File > Export Appliance

Next select the desired virtual machine to be exported.

Select a location.

Verify appliance settings and click Export.

The process of exporting will begin.

Importing into VMware Workstation

Launch VMware Workstation, select File > Open

Select the OVF file

Enter a desired name and location and click Import.

The importing process starts.

Once complete, you will be able to power on the virtual machine in VMware Workstation.

 

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