V-79-57344-42034 - Backup to Virtual OR Physical to Virtual conversion fails with error '0xe000a432 - Failed to open the iso file'
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Description
Error Message
Final error: 0xe000a432 - Failed to open the iso file.
Final error category: Resource Errors
For additional information regarding this error refer to link V-79-57344-42034
Cause
This may occur if the the 'Full path of VMWare Tools ISO image' is either pointing to an incorrect path or to an incorrect/corrupt ISO file.
Resolution
- Click the Backup Exec button, and then select Configuration and Settings.
- Select Job Defaults, and then select Convert to Virtual.
- Make sure the path mentioned for 'Full path of VMWare Tools ISO image' is pointing to the VMWare Tools ISO image. (Figure 1)
Figure 1:

Note:
- The path should be accessible with the default credentials.
- The ISO image is needed to make the virtual machine bootable.
- In case of CAS-MMS setup, VMware Tools ISO path should be local to the MMS in case the job is targeted to MMS.
Issue/Introduction
Backup to Virtual OR Physical to Virtual conversion fails with the following error "Failed to open the iso file"
Additional Information
UMI: V-79-57344-42034
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