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Do I need to restore the VMX file when I restore my disks (vmdks)?

April 26, 2017disks file restore vmdks vmx

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Do I need to restore the VMX file when I restore my disks (vmdks)?

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If you’re restoring disks because you’re trying to recreate a VM elsewhere, then you would need to restore the VMX as well. Also, you may need to edit the VMX to point to the new disks. If you’re restoring disks to their original locations, then restoring the VMX is optional.