Re: VMWare 16 problem with Windows 10 20H2
Hi, In VM settings -> select "Processors" -> remove all checks in the checkboxes for "Virtualization engine". Then at least your VM is most likely to run again.But you won't be able to run nested...
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Re: VMWare 16 problem with Windows 10 20H2
Hi. Thanks for your reply. I forgot to mention yes I figured this out already right away. My point is that the new update is lot letting us use Virtualization. I would like to have virtualization...
View ArticleWorkstation Player 16 not booting GNS3 VM (Hyper-V/CG issue)
Good morning, I had a GNS3 VM running on VMWare Workstation Player 16 (build-16894299) and last week it was working and this is not. My Guest OS is Windows 10 Enterprise (1909). I got the error of...
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View ArticleRe: VMWare 16 problem with Windows 10 20H2
I rolled back to Windows 10 2020. It's all back to normal. 20H2 is unusable. It causes vmware 16 to lag way too much.
View ArticleRe: Workstation Player 16 not booting GNS3 VM (Hyper-V/CG issue)
Hi, Normally that kind of error is about the host, not the guest. --Wil
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Re: Windows 10 2004 with player 12 ?
Good question, I'm in the same boat, I headed to the VMWare store to buy the upgrade unfortunately there is no upgrade from 12 pro to 16 so I'm left out of pocket $330 buying a full copy instead of the...
View ArticleRe: Multiple monitors not working with vmware workstation player 16
I have a similar issue with Workstation 16 Pro. My workstation grade laptop, running Windows 10, is connected to 3 monitors. The laptop screen is off/closed all the time. Out of the 3 monitors I use 2...
View ArticleRe: Multiple monitors not working with vmware workstation player 16
Same here. I use a Dell XPS 15 with a Docking Station and two additional screens. However, I cannot use more than one screen with VMware Player 16. This was working with VMware Player 15 before...
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Re: Multiple monitors not working with vmware workstation player 16
Also, for me the "monitor layout" button is grayed out, giving an impression that it is disabled, even though I can click it and choose a layout; which then keeps switching on me anyway.
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Re: Multiple monitors not working with vmware workstation player 16
Here is the a screenshot...
View ArticleRe: Workstation Player 16 not booting GNS3 VM (Hyper-V/CG issue)
Sorry, my bad. In fact it was my Host OS. Thanks for noticing! Regards, Javier
View ArticleMicosoft Teams black screen when sharing
I am using VMWare Player 16 with Windows 10 20H2 host and guest and latest Office components including Microsoft Teams, with Hyper-V. When sharing a PowerPoint file (not the screen or the PowerPoint...
View ArticleRe: Change resolution of framebuffer/TTY
For me the same.I'm using linux in a VM on ESXi 6.5. When opening the VM through the Web Host client using Remote console an instance of VMWare Workstation 16 Player is started. While I can set any...
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A couple questions with Upgrading
I have VMWare Workstation Workstation Player 16 installed and have been considering upgrading to Workstation 16 Pro. I can't seem to find these questions answered on the FAQ or anything on the page. If...
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Re: A couple questions with Upgrading
Welcome to the Community, since the option "Upgrade from Workstation 16 Player" shows up, this is likely what you want to select. In case it doesn't work, uninstall VMware Workstation Player, reboot,...
View ArticleRe: Micosoft Teams black screen when sharing
I found a solution: disable the display HW acceleration in Microsoft Teams. I had to do the same in PowerPoint by the way, as I discovered that there were some small issues in displaying slides also...
View ArticleMysterious Registry Key Player 16
My vmparport service in registry editor (Windows 10 20H2) lists vwdk.installers REG_MULTI_SZ MSI. What is this key? Why is it there?
View ArticleUSB webcam not working in macOS guest
I have a Logitech USB webcam, and I'm trying to get it to work on a macOS Big Sur guest. It connects successfully to the VM, and when I open an app that us the camera the light on the camera turns on,...
View ArticleRe: USB webcam not working in macOS guest
You are only legally permitted to virtualize macOS on official Apple hardware via either VMware Fusion or VMware ESXi. By installing it outside of these confines, you are in violation of the EULAs of...
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Moderator: MacOS on non-Apple hardware cannot be discussed on VMTN. Thread locked.
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Re: Mysterious Registry Key Player 16
Is it causing you an issue? Google suggests that vmparport is the VMware Parallel Port driver which makes it possible to print from inside a guest OS through the host OS, and I guess that...
View ArticleRe: Mysterious Registry Key Player 16
Thanks for the reply scott28tt. No, it's not causing me a problem, but it seems to be in an unusual location! Doesn't MSI refer to a Windows Installer (which used to be called Microsoft Installer)? The...
View ArticleVmPlayer: Win 10 Host + Ubuntu 20.04 Guest screen blinking
Hi everyone! I/m using VmWare Player 16 on Windows 10 host and Ubuntu 20.04 as a guest. When I moved my VMs to new laptop (Dell 5411 10850H + MX250 GPU) I faced annoying issue - My VM screen blinking,...
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View ArticleRe: VmPlayer: Win 10 Host + Ubuntu 20.04 Guest screen blinking
As you mentioned, it happens only on Intel UHD graphics. What you can do for the laptop with Nvidia MX250 GPU is either(1) set Nvidia as "Preferred graphics processor" instead of automatic in the...
View ArticleRe: VmPlayer: Win 10 Host + Ubuntu 20.04 Guest screen blinking
I mentioned, that i was not happening on two previous laptops with only UHD, now laptop with 2 GPUs. I tried to set UHD for vmware in Nvidia control panel but with no effect. I will try tour advice and...
View ArticleConnect guest machine directly to modem and to LAN via dual NIC?
I have very little experience with VMs and networking but I feel like this should be possible but have no idea what I'm doing so thought I'd ask for some help or opinions. I have a normal PC running...
View ArticleRe: Connect guest machine directly to modem and to LAN via dual NIC?
Just to clarify.....when you say PCI, are you referring to a legacy PCI slot (white) or to a standard PCIe slot (black)?
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Re: Connect guest machine directly to modem and to LAN via dual NIC?
PCI express. currently a x1 to be more exact.
View ArticleRe: Connect guest machine directly to modem and to LAN via dual NIC?
What I think that should meet your requirements is to create a dedicated "Bridged" virtual network adapter that's bound to the "Intenet"-NIC.However, the Virtual Network Editor that allows you to...
View ArticleRe: Extremely slow graphics performance (Player: 14.1, Host: Win10, Guest:...
same herealex@ubuntu:~$ vmware-toolbox-cmd -v11.1.5.22735 (build-16724464)alex@ubuntu:~$ x11perf -allx11perf - X11 performance program, version 1.2The X.Org Foundation server version 12008000 on :0from...
View ArticleRe: Extremely slow graphics performance (Player: 14.1, Host: Win10, Guest:...
Sorry, i missed one zero in you results. check this page How to Check 3D Acceleration (FPS) in Ubuntu/Linux Mint to make sure that you have 3d enabled lex@ubuntu:~$ /usr/lib/nux/unity_support_test...
View ArticleRe: VmPlayer: Win 10 Host + Ubuntu 20.04 Guest screen blinking
The VM has to be shut down (not suspended) when you edit the vmx configuration file (assuming you use option 2).Anyway, with either option, do you see the vmware-vmx.exe in the GPU Activity while the...
View ArticleRe: VmPlayer: Win 10 Host + Ubuntu 20.04 Guest screen blinking
I see it as GPU1 which is nvidia. nothing changed. screen stiil blinkingany ideas?
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Re: VmPlayer: Win 10 Host + Ubuntu 20.04 Guest screen blinking
I don't understand what you mean by "GPU1 which is nvidia". I have seen VMs where the VM display is not rendered properly or flashing when the Intel UHD GPU is used. This is what I mean by Nvidia GPU...
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I watched it in windows task manager. don't have gpu activity monitor like yours.
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Re: VmPlayer: Win 10 Host + Ubuntu 20.04 Guest screen blinking
You go to the Nvidia Control Panel and select "Display GPU Activity Icon in Notification Area". The Nvidia GPU Activity icon is the square with the red/green. This same screenshot also shows Option 1.
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Re: VmPlayer: Win 10 Host + Ubuntu 20.04 Guest screen blinking
yes got.it. VMvare is present. i forced vmware to use nvidia in nvidia control panel settings/ vill monitor
View ArticleConnecting networks inside guest VM
Hi everybody,I am a hardware engineer with good programming skills and intermediate networking knowledge in industrial environment (so it is Windows, Linux, PLC, embedded devices, virtual machines...)...
View ArticleRe: Connect guest machine directly to modem and to LAN via dual NIC?
i was guessing the pro version might be capable. My main concern was using the Bridged option in in VMWare Player makes both NICs show as one bridged NIC in the VM so I don't know if I can do dedicated...
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View ArticlePenDrive Problem
hi, I recently plug a usb stick to the computer and showed me a message, where i want to start it (Vmvare or the local host). I chose Vmware and did what I want. By chance I turned off Vmware and after...
View ArticleRe: Option for "echo cancellation" missing in Linux Player 12.5.1
Hello, Any news here? I'm using Workstation Pro 16 for Linux and currently experiencing this issue on Windows 10 Guest. I must add that active echo cancellation works fine on the host Linux system.
View ArticleRe: Connecting networks inside guest VM
When you use the VMnet3, is the VMnet2 also connected? You could try disconnecting the VM from VMnet2 when you want to use VMnet3 (and vice-versa). The bridged networking to the hotel WiFi might not be...
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Re: Connecting networks inside guest VM
Dear bluefirestorm and all, I have posted on this forum in order to find a technical solution, not behaviour lessons.I kindly ask you and everybody else to avoid these non-technical replies.I have...
View ArticleRe: Connecting networks inside guest VM
If you don't want to take advice about not violating your company policies, it is up to you. Back to your question, It is not a bug of VMware software. If you have two different subnets (be it in a...
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Bluefirestorm, can you please explain how can you be so sure that it is not a bug of vmware?What is your explanation for the fact that with direct bridging it works while with NAT it doesn't, then? IMO...
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Re: Connecting networks inside guest VM
As I said, there are two different subnets active with the VMnet2 and VMnet3 in the same VM. If you had two network cards with different subnets on a physical machine with that setup you would...
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