One can go to 'Try Ubuntu' mode by booting from Ubuntu TM installation iso file. Here, for the Live OS, I recommend Ubuntu TM LiveCD. If the virtual disk is smaller than the physical disk, Clonezilla TM won't allow you to proceed. This is something related to the physical partition table stored in the image. Note, even if your backup image is only from some partitions in that physical hard drive, the destination (virtual) disk size still needs to be equal to or larger than that entire physical hard drive. When specifying the hard drive size, make sure it is larger than the disk where the clone image is from. When creating the virtual machine, choose not to install any OS for now.
Step 2: Creating A Virtual Machine To Be Cloned To
Follow the Clonezilla TM wizard to convert the desired disk or partitions into an image (a folder containing some files).Boot the physical machine from the Clonezilla TM Live CD or USB.Prepare a Clonezilla TM Live CD or USB.
Converting An UbuntuTM Physical Machine To A Virtual Machine (VMWare) Converting An Ubuntu TM Physical Machine To A Virtual Machine (VMWare) Step 1: Creating A Backup Disk/Partition Image