Re: How does one get their hands on a downloadable CD / *.iso version of converter to boot from, rather than trying to install an *.exe?

The latest ColdClone Converter CD was available with version 4.1, but isn't available on the VMware webpage anymore for download. Some Computer magazines still offer it for download though. Anyway, you could install the Converter on another system, and then select the source machine in the wizard.

André