When "auto-install tools" is selected and the source machine lacks a CD-ROM drive, the destination VM may mirror the source hardware and be unable to mount the VMware Tools ISO, causing installation failure.
Before starting the converter, stop application services (SQL, Exchange, etc.) to ensure a clean data transfer (quiescence). Conclusion vmware-vcenter-converter-standalone-5.5-3
Ensure the user running the converter has local administrator privileges on the source machine. When "auto-install tools" is selected and the source