Add the source machine's IP and hostname to the C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts file on the machine running the Converter.
Ensure your Linux kernel and distribution version are compatible with your Converter version. 1. Verify SSH Server Configuration
If the error persists, the GUI won't tell you why, but the logs will. Add the source machine's IP and hostname to
Even if Port 22 is open, internal security modules can block the Converter's automated scripts.
By default, many modern Linux distributions disable root login via SSH. To fix this: Open /etc/ssh/sshd_config . Find PermitRootLogin and set it to yes . Restart the service: sudo systemctl restart sshd . Check SFTP Subsystem Verify SSH Server Configuration If the error persists,
Ensure your Logical Volume Manager (LVM) is healthy. Run vgs and lvs to check for errors.
Try connecting using the static IP of the Linux source instead of the hostname. To fix this: Open /etc/ssh/sshd_config
Search for the string or "failed" near the timestamp of your connection attempt.