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Troubleshooting Guide: "Unable to Query the Live Linux Source Machine"

When attempting to convert a physical Linux machine to a virtual machine using VMware vCenter Converter Standalone, the process fails immediately with the error: "Unable to query the live Linux source machine."

which fdisk lsblk lvm sfdisk partx blkid
sudo fdisk -l
sudo lsblk -b -o NAME,TYPE,SIZE,MOUNTPOINT
sudo pvs --noheadings
sudo lvs --noheadings

Fix: Disable Windows UAC on the system running the Converter and run the application as an Administrator. Advanced Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Guide: "Unable to Query the Live Linux

• sudo tail -F /var/log/secure (RHEL/CentOS)
• sudo tail -F /var/log/auth.log (Debian/Ubuntu)