Table 1. Files in the Virtual
Machine Package
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Virtual disk file(s)
*.vmdk
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This can be a single large file or many 2GB
portions, depending on how you set up your disk and if you have snapshots.
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Configuration file
*.vmx
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A plain text file describing the virtual
machine, such as which files it uses, how much RAM it gets, and a variety of
other settings.
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BIOS file
*.nvram
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This contains information such as the virtual
machine's boot order.
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Log file
vmware.log
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This is a plain text file that contains
information on the most recent run of the virtual machine. The next-most-recent
is called vmware-0.log, then vmware-1.log, and finally vmware-2.log. If you
ever have a problem with
Fusion, you
might be asked to provide this file.
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Lock files
*.lck
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These files are created for the configuration
and disk files when the virtual machine is running.
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Memory files
*.vmem
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Snapshot files are an example of memory files.
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