Dear all,

I want to know is it legal to convert my running Win XP to a vmware image by using wmware converter?

Recently I just converted one successfully.
When I opened it using vmware player, it asked me to Activate the window.
So, I'm worry about the legal issue.

If this is legal to convert, can I click on this "Activate" button?? or what should I do? I also afraid, it will become illegal pirate windows.

I'm new to the IT world and now i just start my career as a programmer. So, I need a virtual environment where I can test my programming and all things. So, I need it urgent.
Can somebody help me?
thanks.

Unfortunately, it's not legal..

Technically speaking, you have two 'machines' now which means from what I gather, you need another license for the second 'machine'.

Pressing the activate button will probably show that the license is already in use and won't activate your second 'machine'.

Declan