Re: add / updating vmtool
Hello -- Thanks for the reply .... its player v 6.0.1 build 1379776 -- running on win 7 sp1 64bit
View ArticleRe: Can't install VMware-Player-6.0.1-1379776.x86_64.bundle on Fedora 19 with...
Sorry - I meant I couldn't download the VMware Player bundle. I finally got a download of the bundle for 64-bit Linux by using Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 8.1. I haven't tried Fedora 19 hosting,...
View ArticleReally bad (typing) Performance in vmPlayer with linux guest
Hello, I used to run a linux development environment in an virtual mashine using vmware player on a windows 7 host. That worked like a charme ... until now ... I got a new computer (i5-4570, 8GB RAM,...
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If a given OSes VMware Tools has not yet been downloaded, VMware Player has to download VMware Tools to the Host before installing in the Guest. In a case such as Windows NT on a Windows Host using...
View ArticleFedora 19 won't start Windows 7
Hello everyone, When i try to install fedora i choose the option "Start Fedora Live" and i only get a black screen wich i believe is because VMware player doesn't allocate enough video memory (only...
View Articlevmplayer running guest ubuntu on yoga2
I am running vmplayer 6.0.1 hosted on a lenovo yoga2 running Win8.1 with a guest ubuntu 13.10 system. The host display is capable of 3200x1800 resolution. I also have a couple of HP 24" monitors...
View ArticleHow do I make this work with the Mercedes-Benz Daimler Workshop Manual, please?
My friend has the car and bought this on Ebay. I tried to install it, but it installed the 3rd version of the player and demanded the Windows installation key... I gave it and it didn't register, so I...
View ArticleRe: All VMs Start with Black Screen
Tom - were you able to get a resolution to this problem? If so, can you tell me what it is? I'm getting the exact same behavior and don't know how to fix it. Thanks so much!!
View ArticleRe: add / updating vmtool
Hello -- thanks again -- that worked and I was able to update the tools
View ArticleRe: All VMs Start with Black Screen
Yes...sort of found a workaround that gets past the problem. Wish VMware would acknowledge the underlying problem or provide a fix.I have found that no matter my VM settings, I have problems if there...
View ArticleRe: NAT: DNS returns bogus entries
I do experience exactly the same problems: Host Win7, 64bit; Guests: Various When Windows installed the November Patches on Tuesday two weeks ago, VMware stopped handling the DNS requests via VMNet8...
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Re: How do I make this work with the Mercedes-Benz Daimler Workshop Manual,...
First of all it's not totally clear what you have in the way of software in regards to the "Mercedes-Benz Daimler Workshop Manual" and what all came with it, however... VMware Player is a Type 2...
View ArticleERROR: vmsvc[11030]: [critical] [GLib-GObject] g_signal_emit_by_name:...
VMWare Player v6.0.1 build-1379776, Windows7 host, Debian 7.2 wheezy guest I get the following errors when booting Debian7 guest: vmxnet 0000:02:01.0: eth0: set_features() failed (-1); wanted...
View ArticleVMWare Player 6.01 -- VM not getting network connection
WMWare Player 6.01, attempting to run a VM of Vista Home Premium, created using VMWare vCenter Converter Standalone 5.5.0. VMWare Tools was succefully installed in this VM. I was able to launch this VM...
View ArticleVMware Player doesn't pass USB to Ubunutu
I'm running Ubuntu 13.04 in VMware Player 6.0.0. When I plug a USB into my computer, VMware Player says its transferred it to the guest operating system, but I fail to see the USB appear in Ubuntu.
View ArticleRe: All VMs Start with Black Screen
What I've done is to pass CTRL-ALT-DEL to the VM and let the screen pop up and select "change user" and manually select the user as appropriate. Yes, it's an extra step, but it serves the purpose. I...
View ArticleRe: VMWare Player 6.01 -- VM not getting network connection
As a side note: I've been a Fusion user since 2010 and I'm wondering if I were to create a VM in Fusion and put a fresh Windows 7 on it, would such a VM work better (and also run) on my parents'...
View ArticleIs there a vmtools package for running OSX (mountain Lion)
When I select install vmtools from the bottom panel when the OSX guest is running, nothing happens. If I select it from the manage menu, the system eventually comes back and says it can't find the...
View ArticleRe: Is there a vmtools package for running OSX (mountain Lion)
Hmm, OSX on VMware Player? That is not supported and you are breaking Apples EULA by running OSX on non-apple hardware.You will not be able to get any help on these forums since it breaks this...
View ArticleRe: Is there a vmtools package for running OSX (mountain Lion)
Hmmm, OK......I wasn't aware of that since there is an abundance of activity on the subject,with many prebuilt images. After further research, I guess it is legal ONLY IF you have a legal copy to...
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