You can import virtual machines in other formats into Workstation Pro. Import a Windows XP Mode Virtual MachineYou can import a Windows XP Mode virtual machine and run it in Workstation Pro. When you import a Windows XP Mode virtual machine, Workstation Pro creates a new virtual machine in VMware runtime (.vmx) format. Import an Open Virtualization Format Virtual MachineYou can import an Open Virtualization Format (OVF) virtual machine and run it in Workstation Pro. Workstation Pro converts the virtual machine from OVF format to VMware runtime (.vmx) format. You can import both .ovf and .ova files. Import a VMware vCenter Server ApplianceYou can import a VMware vCenter® Server Appliance™ and run it in Workstation Pro. You can import both .ovf and .ova files. Import a Windows Virtual PC Virtual MachineYou can import a Windows Virtual PC virtual machine and run it in Workstation Pro. Workstation Pro converts the virtual machine from Virtual PC (.vmc) format to VMware runtime (.vmx) format. This feature is supported only on Windows host systems. Parent topic: Creating Virtual Machines
