Home lab setup
Hi All, I have a home lab and I use it for everyday use. Here are the details Intel Motherboard with 16GB ram. Windows 7 OS and I use windows 7 as the base OS.I have installed VMware Workstation and...
View Articlehelp creating network environment
Host: Windows 8VMware Workstation 9.0.2 I have Server 2008 Enterprise, Windows 7 and Windows 8 installed in VM's. At present they are all configured for NAT. I am creating a domain on Server 2008, my...
View ArticleUsing localhost as the IP of the machine.
Hello everyone. I'm opening a private server of some game on my computer, using localhost as the host. I can connect to it using my computer just fine. However.. I wanted to test out the multiplayer so...
View ArticleWorkstation 9 backup
We're running VMware Workstation 9.0 on Windows Server 2012. We're also using BackupChain v2.4.526 to backup the virtual servers but the backup has been failing. Can anyone recommend a different...
View ArticleVM's resolving incorrect IP Address
Hello all, The issue I am having is this. I am running 2 windows7 VMs called Win732-Package & Win732-Capture, they are both linked clones and are using NAT(192.168.10.X) for the network...
View ArticleShifting between full screen VMs screw up my typing?
Not sure if this has already been discussed or whatnot, but I am experiencing an extremely annoying issue which really makes putting a VM in full screen mode very inconvenient when using more than one...
View ArticleConnecting Two Host PC's
I have two PC's (Hardware and Software specs below.) Hardware Spec'si7 quad core HT (8 Vcores) CPU64gb of Ram1 x 80Gb SSD - Boot Drive2 x 500Gb SSD's - For VMs1 x Nic Software Spec'sWindows 7...
View ArticleWorkstation 9 errors connecting to another VMware workstation
Using Workstation 9 I have connected to our vCenter server. But when I try to connect to another VMware workstation 9, I was able to verify the ssh hash, then I receive "Permission to perform this...
View Article"No 3D support is available from the host" error when launching VM
Guys, One of my users is getting this error above when launching a Windows 7 VM from Workstation in a RHEL 6.4 host. The error also states, "Hardware graphics acceleration is not available" - the...
View ArticleUSB serial port keeps disconnecting
I have a VMWare virtual machine, Workstation version 9, setup running Win7. I use a USB 2.0 to RS232 Serial Adapter from Cables Unlimited in this virtual machine. I use the menu options under VM -...
View ArticleHost dropping internet/network connection.
Have VMware Workstation 7, guest systems are Windows 7. Problem: When the guest system are operating, the intermittently the host will lose all network connection. Click on an internet link, nothing...
View ArticleArchlinux/Gnome 3.8.x guest in VMware 9?
Hello, do someone is able to correctly load the Gnome 3.8.x in Archlinux guest under VMware 9/VMPlayer 5? Just want to know if someone had it running. My configuration Host: Windows 8 Professional...
View Articleunrecoverable error: (vmx)
Please help me with this error. bugNr=148722See logfile.Thanks!p.s. Sorry for my english
View ArticleHow to disconnect a detached USB device from VM?
Dear experts,is there a simple way to tell Workstation 9.0.2 to disconnect a USB device from the guest while the device is physically detached? Suppose I've connected a device, like a flash drive, to a...
View ArticleWindows 98 - unidentified device drivers
Hello, I am trying to configure WMware to work with Windows 98se. Everything works fine but two single things - the device drivers for the ethernet controller and another device are marked with a...
View ArticleCan't obtain an Internet connection using workstation 6.5.5
I have just purchased a laptop that uses Windows 8 (64-bit). I have installed Workstation 6.5.5, and I have installed XP (32-bit) as the guest system. The host connects to the Internet via a wireless...
View Articlelost networks after upgrade to windows 8
I have always fumbled through and made my VM work. I have multiple machines running onmy laptop. They need to be able to connect to each other as well as external. I also us this in many locations....
View ArticleUnity Programs has Empty 2nd level menus.
Hi, Here's the basic environment:VMware Workstation: 9.0.2 build-1031769Host: Windows 8, 64-bit (Build 9200) 6.2.9200 , 32668 MB, AMD FX 8350 w/ 8 cores.Guest: Win7Ult SP1 32bit, 1CPU w/ 2 Cores,...
View ArticleI can't ping my virtual machine from my host machine, why?
I install window xp pro sp3 in vm workstation 9 and im using a bridge connection and i can't ping my virtual xp machine. I also use the nat connection and still can't ping the virtual mahcine, i can go...
View Article"serial0: Unable to read from the "COM X" serial port: Overlapped I/O...
Good day! There is a problem in working with the Serial port in WmWare WorkStation 9.0.2. I connect my virtual serial port. To open a port on a real machine is successful when connecting from VMWare....
View Article