The VMware Authorization Service is not running, error -44
Hello, I have VMware Workstation 9.0.1 bulid-894247, today I launched it and clicked on the Power On Button, but unfortunately it didn't open, but it opened an error window which says :"Transport...
View ArticlePicture gets smaller on resolution changes in stretched guest full screen
A bug that has been around a while but persists in VMware Workstation 9.0.2 concerns using full screen mode with "stretch guest" option enabled in Workstation's display settings. If the guest system...
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Workstation 9 update quadriples CPU usage for vmx process
Hi All, I just updated from workstation 9.0.1 to 9.0.2 build-1031769 As soon as I boot up my windows XP professional VM the CPU usage of the vmx goes straight to 100%. Also during installation of new...
View Articlehow to bring back Vmnet0 adapter
hello guys,recenetly i installed vmware workstation 9. i was playing with it and i deleted the vmnet0 adapter. i unistalled and reinstalled vmware workstaion but that didn't work.the other 2 virtual...
View ArticleNetwork performance with VMWare Workstation 9 between VM
Hi there, I am setting up for lab perspective an oracle cluster with 5 nodes under OEL 5.6 + openfiler as a storage and a simple OEL 5.6 as dns server. Works fine except the network! I have 2 gigabit...
View ArticleAfter installed VMW workstation 8, Windows 8 doesn't restart.
I have installed VMWare worksation 8.0 and Windows 8 does not restart after a reboot. (Black screen with flashing dash).I do not know why and I need help to resolve this problem. Thank you.jcdelyons
View ArticleWorkstation 9 - No 3D Acceleration to Guest - Ubuntu 12.04 Host - Nvidia Card
Ok, I've been going at this for some time. Current Installation: Fresh install of Ubuntu 12.04Video card: Nvidia Optimus GT540MVMware: Workstation 9. (Unbuntu 12.04 is the HOST) (Brief history: tried...
View ArticleUSB Stick does not show up in removable list...
Hi, Under VM -> Removable Devices I can see a USB external hard drive, and an APC power supply, but my USB stick never shows up. This is 7.1.6. Any ideas how to fix this? Thanks, Alan
View ArticleCan I do this in Workstation?
Hi I am wondering if it is possible ... I have a Linux virtual machine and a windows virtual machine, Whilst running the Linux virtual machine, I would like to mount the windows virtual machine. Is...
View ArticleWindows 8 P2V
Hi there Wondered if it possible to convert a live PC running Windows 8 to a Virtual Machine. Has anyone managed to do this if so how did you go about it and what was the success rate like. Any help...
View ArticleVMware Workstation 9 on Windows 2008 Server R2
Can anyone tell me if VMware Workstation 9 is supported running on Windows 2008 Server R2?
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Missing file preventing VM from starting
Hello, I'm hoping to get some help with this issue. I have a VM containing a few snapshots. Apparently the file named Windows Server 2008-cl1.vmdk is missing which prevents the VM from starting. Is...
View Articlevmware workstation 8 defrag
hi all,http://www.vmware.com/support/ws55/doc/ws_disk_defrag.htmlthis document suggests that defrag be performed in three steps.I can understand step 1 (defrag utility inside the virtual machine) and 3...
View Articlemigrating from Version 7 to 9
I have a number of virtual machines that I've been using in Version 7. How do I open them in Version 9? Is there some migration process that must be performed. Just trying to select them from the...
View ArticleVMWare Workstation 9.0 unattended silent install logging problem
I'm trying to install VMWare Workstation 9.0 using unattended silent install with logging but getting error and it's not installing on my machine. I'm getting this error if i put in the log switch in...
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New version of Squid proxy appliance (KingNeutron v7) available now!
See:http://communities.vmware.com/thread/440540 ^^ Full announcement above / sorry for the wait ;-) --Features: o 32-bit Linux OS with apt-get package management o Highly Optimized - Uses Minimal...
View Articlerepairing a virtual disk (using cmd line question)
i'm trying to perform a repair of my virtual disk using the command line: vmware-vdiskmanager -R virtual_disk.vmdk following the steps in step 3 here:...
View ArticleWorkstations do not read the Domain Controller
Hello, I'm trying to create a test workstation to simulate the environment that exists at my workplace. I have a Windows Server 2003 with Active Directory installed, it works.These are the IPs I...
View ArticleWin Server 2008 R2 Guest runs slow with 4 cores/processor configurations
Hello everyone, I encounter with a little difficulty running Windows Server 2008 R2 standard version as the guest OS on VM workstation 8.I plan to install Sharepoint server 2010 and project server...
View ArticleIssue in installing ESX 5.x
I have installed vmware workstation 9 on my desktop ( Windows XP, 32 bit ). I am unable to install ESX 5.x using ISO image. It says that it is compatible only with 64bit OS. Can you please let me know...
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