HI
Creating a new virtual machine instead of copying the original virtual machine configuration file has advantages. By creating a new virtual machine, you do not have to create folders, upgrade the virtual machine hardware, or register a virtual machine.
for more please folow the link-http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=1000936
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