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How to Transfer Large Files Securely and Free — For Users of VMware Workstation Pro 16.2.5 (Build 20904516)
Transferring big files between machines—especially into or out of a VM—can be frustrating if you’re worried about speed, reliability, or security. Below is a practical, step-by-step guide covering several free methods that work well when you’re running VMware Workstation Pro 16.2.5 (Build 20904516). Choose the approach that best fits your needs (one-time transfer, repeated syncs, or ongoing secure access).
- Source VM (Windows/Linux) – Contains the large files.
- Destination VM (Windows/Linux) – Needs to receive the files.
Verify connectivity: From Source VM, ping 192.168.100.20. How to Transfer Large Files Securely and Free
rsync -avP --no-compress --bwlimit=0 /dev/sda1 user@192.168.100.20:/mnt/receive/
Then, inside the source VM, use dd or rsync with direct disk access: Source VM (Windows/Linux) – Contains the large files
2. Drag-and-Drop and Copy-Paste VMware’s "VMware Tools" utility (crucial for this specific build) enables seamless interaction between host and guest. Verify connectivity: From Source VM, ping 192
This report analyzes the security, efficiency, and cost-free applicability of those methods for large data movement (e.g., >10 GB).
Tip for very large files (>50 GB):