As admin: How to update tools-images using script
Hi,I have to update all tools images being an administrative user because end users cannot alter the installation what obviously wasn't considered properly as users will be asked to download new tools...
View ArticleHow to use Mvware Workstation to open BigInsight Quick Start edition
Hello everyone, I downloaded from IBM the BigInsight Quick Start edition in Vmware format (more precisely the file is iibi2120_QuickStart_Single_VMware.vmdk). I tried opening it up via Winzip but it...
View ArticleError after modifying BIOS
Hi, feedback on the Tech Preview 2014. I entered the BIOS, disabled the legacy stuff like parallel,serial ports, floppy, etc and the VM crashed. When I try to start it now I get the attached error...
View ArticleUnable to virtualize a physical PC
I've spent about 6 hours on this but can't seem to make any progress. Bought a Windows 8.1 Dell laptop with all the trimmings. Upgraded my VMWare workstation to version 10. Drooled over the possibility...
View Articleimpossible to connect USB device, error: connection unsuccessful usb device...
OS Windows 2012 R2 64 bit RAM = 64Gb RAM VMware workstation 10 The total amount of working machines 25 VMware Reserved memory 47 Gb The total amount of RAM working machines 34,5 Gb Allow some virtual...
View ArticleProblem: Drag Drop Workstation 10 doesn't work, Windows 8 Host
Hi, I've been experiencing problems with my workstation since I moved to Windows 8.After reading a bunch of posts it seemed like upgrading my vmware workstation was the best solution.So I've upgraded...
View ArticleQuest of the unknown Peripheral
Hi,I have gotten installed Windows 98 se on VMware player but there were 3 peripherals that didn't find a driver.PCI Audio Multimedia DevicePCI System PeripheralPCI Universal Serial BusFor the 1st PCI...
View ArticleConverting physical Windows 7 machine to virtual questions
Hi, I have licensed Windows 7 machine on which there is installed program which connects to server in our system. Everytime we buy a new computer from the software company people must come and install...
View ArticleWindows 7 began stopping the boot process on the "Advanced Boot Options" screen.
Windows 7 began stopping the boot process on the "Advanced Boot Options" screen. I don't see why, I tried running the "Repair your computer" options, no problems found. It fully halts, no countdown,...
View ArticleVMDK Descriptor/Header etc MISSING!!! Please Help!
OK, so one of my clients came into their office today to a nightmare. I will entail the setup and then elaborate on the issue: Dell Optiplex 990i5-2400 (3.1GHz Quad)8GB RAM120GB Samsung 840 Pro SSDWin...
View ArticleVMware Workstation 10.x.x.x User Interface Crashing
I'm having issues with the VMware Workstation User Interface crashing when switching between VMs. The timing of the UI crash appears to be random, in that it will run fine for a period (sometimes...
View ArticleConnect to a Workstation server from Mac OS
Hello, I am running the latest Workstation with shared VMs. I can perfectly connect from other PCs running Linux or Windows. But: Is there any possiblility to connect to the Workstation Server from a...
View ArticleVMPlayer 6.0.2 running Windows 7 x86 in fullscreen has mouse glitches on edges
I'm testing VMWare software as a possible virtual environment for development. I have an up-and-running Windows 7 x86 under Windows Virtual PC and, using Standalone Converter, I transformed it into...
View ArticleRestrict GUI user interface?
Hi Folk,I have an issue with GUI user interface. In my work we are created VM with workstation 10 and we need restrict user modification on virtual machine configuration.That is possible? Thanks in...
View ArticleVMware Workstation unrecoverable error: (vmui) ASSERT
Hi Guys, While working with one VM (Windows 7 64bit) I wanted to start another in a new window to be able to run it on a different screen (I have two displays). I was able to start a new window (as...
View ArticleWhat happen exactly when you share a VM ?
Hi, I have a VM with a game installed on it (Direct3D), while the VM is not shared the game is working without problem (just with reduced graphics). As soon as I share the VM, the game doesn't start...
View ArticleFeatures of Workstation - in vCenter or vSphere? 5.5
I am doing a lab which requires to additional adapters to be created. http://boerlowie.wordpress.com/2011/12/15/building-the-ultimate-vsphere-lab-part-10-storage/ It is asking to use the Virtual...
View ArticleVM Workstation Network Card Type
Hello, When adding an network card in ESXi, the card type can be selected eg. E1000 and others. Is there any way to select an network card type in workstation 9/10 (I required the following...
View ArticleWindows 8x64 VM - Issues logging in
Hi I am trying to load a Windows 8 VM in Workstation 10, but it gets to the login screen and I cant do anything with it I can see the time on the screen increment, but cant ctrl-alt-del on the...
View ArticleAccess VM from External Source
Hi, I have looked over some of the available threads on similar issues, but I am unable to get this working. I would like everything to communicate, but I'm only half way there with my current...
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