Problem
While trying to convert a VM from one location to another (in my case, Workstation->ESXi or ESXi->ESXi) you get the error:
The Session is not authenticated
Solution
Exit the standalone converter and open your services (Start>Run and then type in services.msc and press enter.)
Locate following services and stop them in this order:
- VMWare vCenter Converter Server
- VMWare vCenter Converter Agent
Now start the services in this order:
- VMWare vCenter Converter Server
- VMWare vCenter Converter Agent
Start the vCenter Converter again and start the convertion process.
WFM.
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