Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
Optimizing the conversion for best success
To set up conversion for the best success:
If you are encountering failures with Converter, reduce the number of optional items in the Conversion
Wizard:
Do not convert diagnostic partitions or unrecognized file systems.

If you are experiencing cloning phase failures, do not choose to resize the partitions.

If there are multiple volumes, attempt converting only the system volume.

If you are experiencing network or Ethernet issues, trying using a different network type.

Leave the default number of virtual network cards (NICs) unaltered. The number of virtual NICs can be

changed after conversion has completed.
Deselect the option to install VMware Tools.

Deselect the option to perform Customization on the virtual machine.

To prepare for conversion:
If the source is a domain controller, special considerations must be made. VMware does not

recommend virtualizing an active domain controller with Converter.
If the source is Microsoft Exchange, SQL, or other database server, VMware recommends that the

application (Microsoft Exchange/SQL) and database services be shut down prior to conversion. This
minimizes any chance of corrupted database tables or stale data in the destination virtual machine.
Disable the real-time antivirus scanning during the conversion.

Reference: https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/1004588