To convert a virtual machine or system image using the Open command:

1. Choose File > Open.

2. In the File name field, enter the name of the configuration (.vmc or .sv2i) file for the virtual machine or system image to convert. You can set the field Files of type to All supported File types (*.vmc, *.sv2i), Virtual PC/Virtual Server Files (*.vmc), or Symantec LiveState/Ghost 9 Files (.sv2i) and browse to the configuration file.

3. Click Open. Workstation automatically creates a VMware virtual machine, with a VMware configuration file (.vmx) for the converted virtual machine or system image. The converted virtual machine links to the virtual disks of the original virtual machine or system image. The original Virtual PC or LiveState/Ghost 9 configuration (.vmc or .sv2i) file is unchanged.