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Can I make a virtual machine out of a Windows XP physical machine?

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I would like to switch to Linux, but I need some stuff on my Windows XP install. I know that VMWare Workstation can convert a physical machine into a virtual machine, but it's $189. :-/ Are there any more cost-effective options? I don't mind paying a bit for it. I just am not willing to part with $…

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You can use the Vmware P2V - http://www.vmware.com/products/converter/overview.html , then the free VM player http://www.vmware.com/download/player/ Some other VM software also supports the VMWare images.

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