VMWare Tools devices tab gone?
I upgraded from Workstation 7 to 9. I've noticed the new VMWare Tools in the guest windows vm no longer have a devices tab. Is it still possible to list or see available usb host devices in the guest,...
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Error while installing FEDORA16 / FEDORA 17 Desktop edition via VMware...
Hello everyone, I am facing a problem in my Lenovo Laptop (Core i5 3rd Gen processor 3230M, OS: Win 7 Ultimate 32 bit). When i try to install Fedora 17 with both VMware Player and workstation, every...
View ArticleUnable to install windows xp professional on VMWare workstation 7.1
I tried to install Windows Xp Professional 32 bit from an NRG image file. My host is Windows 7 ultimate, Processor : Intel core2duo When i powered on the VM for the first time after specifying Disk...
View ArticleCan we upgrade VMWare workstation 7 to v8
Is there any way to upgrade VmWare workstation 7 to v8 without disturbing currently installed VMs. I tried to install VMWare 8 directly on VMWare 7 and looked at the option to upgrade. But it asked me...
View ArticleProblem with Unity mode in windows 8 Unable to access guess aplications
I'm not sure what quit working but I am unable to open or locate the application menu for the guess OS in windows 8. I am running workstation 9 loaded with windows 7 pro installed. the host system is...
View ArticleCPU has been disabled by the guest operating system error
Hello, I keep getting the above message when trying to run Mac OS X 10.8 through VMware Workstation.I am using a amd fx-4100 quad core @ 4.00ghz processor. Any help appreciated.Thank You
View ArticleGuest connected but cannot RDP to it
Hi all, I have a Windows 7 host on a physical machine and a Windows Server 2008 guest running on VMware Workstation 9. The connection is bridged and both can ping each other- the guest can even access...
View ArticleVM on SSD or SATA III disk?
Hi, I'm building a new tech support workstation and will greatly appreciate your advice: In short, I'm migrating from a 92GB Win7-32bit with only 4GB RAM platform, to a Win8-64bit with 32GB RAM...
View ArticleImporting vm from VMWare Server Console 1.09 to be opened by Workstation 9
Hi I have a client whose old IT guy had them running a Windows 98 Stripped for DOS vm in order for them to use a very old industry software. I have recently upgraded then to Win7 64 bit. They cannot...
View ArticleHTTPS 443 Error on VMW in IIS7
hi all, I just want to see if anyone experience this before. I know it could come from many reasons. I have a Windows Server 2008 running in a VM Workstation 9. I set up IIS and a website. Running Port...
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Windows 8 x64 Guest in 9.0.2 (Windows 7 x64 Host) - Display Issues (Max...
I'm running into some display issues in Workstation 9.0.2, but only with a Windows 8 x64 guest (other guests including XP, Windows 7 and Ubuntu all seem to work fine). I am running 3x 24" wide screen...
View ArticleVMWare Workstation/Player 8 Serial Port via Named Pipe as a client issues
I'm trying to connect the serial port I've added to my VM as a Named Pipe in client mode to a named pipe that is created on the host. The serial settings I'm using are: serial2.present =...
View ArticleFeature Request: Group Policy Support
Hi, Are there any plans for Group Policy (.admx) support for managing multiple deployments of VMware Workstation for Windows? I recently came across a scenario where a client wanted to disable the...
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Best way to enable 3D acceleration on Vms?
I am unable to run any form of 3D acceleration with VMware on Ubuntu 13.04 (I had this same issue with 12.10). I am using a nvidia GTX 520, and have the "nvidia-current" which is driver package 304...
View ArticleI don't want library
Just got workstation 9.0.2 and would like to not use the 'Library' pane - now I know F9 will simply close the pane, but I don't want my 'history' recording at all. Can this be done?
View ArticleWSX suggestions
I know WSX was released about 6 months ago, and I had some suggestions, that I would love to see (or if there is an alternative software to do this with). 1) The biggest part, is to be able to create...
View Articletrying to create win 7 installation using Win 8 Host but memory not enough??
I am trying to install windows 7 but it keep coming back and telling me I have not reserved enough memory...doesn't matter what I set it to the message still comes back...what Iam I doing wrong...is it...
View ArticleWorkstation 9 - Slow network performance between host and guest
I am running windows 8 on the host and installed Workstaion 9 trial. Then installed windows 8.1 as a guest system. I am getting slow, really slow network between the two. If i send files to and from...
View ArticleHelp - Deleted VM by mistake
VM workstation 9. Was doing a Manage/Disk Cleanup but accidentally selected Delete from Disk ! Has anyone managed to get the VM back in any way - its now in the virtual machine directory on the host...
View ArticleWorkstation version 9 issue trying to use with SCCM 2012 with SP1 OSD to drop...
Hi, Having an issue trying to drop a Windows 7x86 with SP1 wim onto a VMware Workstation version 9 VM session. The SCCM 2012 OSD Task Sequence continually fails at step "Format and Partition"....
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