Re: How to Fix - software update can't connect
Hello, What about this error connection message: "A certificate error occurred for the update server. Check your Internet settings or contact your system administrator". Internet works both on host and...
View ArticleRe: VmWare tools certificate error in win 7
Maybe it could be a bug? I want to know what is wrong and how can I fix it. More information: The win 7 VM that I'm using it was imported from VirtualBox. When I first opened it in Player, it gave me...
View ArticleRe: VmWare tools certificate error in win 7
As a workaround you can use the directions in Re: Vmplayer tools error while using the VMware Tools files located here.
View ArticleRe: VmWare tools certificate error in win 7
Thank you. It worked. But maybe somebody from VMware should investigate this problem and fix it. It should work the normal way.
View ArticleRe: VmWare tools certificate error in win 7
When you visit https://softwareupdate.vmware.com/ in a web browser, does it trust the certificate? Is there a "Baltimore_CyberTrust_Root.pem" in /etc/ssl/certs (with SHA1 fingerprint...
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Yes, there is a "Baltimore_CyberTrust_Root.pem" in /etc/ssl/certs and it has the SHA1 fingerprint that you mentioned. When I visit the link in the browser I get the message: "File not found."".
View ArticleCopy and Paste issue - specific and wierd case
I'm having a weird issue with Copy and Paste on both the VMplayer and Workstation. I have spent many hours trying to diagnose this and have finally thrown my hands up in frustration. First, my...
View ArticleRe: VmWare tools certificate error in win 7
Can you send me a copy of your Player UI log file that shows this problem occurring? The log file is typically found at /tmp/vmware-<username>/vmware-player-<pid>.log. The "About" dialog in...
View ArticleProblem installing / uninstalling
Hi,Unusual circumstance I'm sure. I had Vmware Player installed on my H:\ drive a couple weeks ago. Yesterday morning my H drive died on me. I tried to reinstall VMware player on the new drive that I...
View ArticleRe: Problem installing / uninstalling
Have a look at: Cleaning up after an incomplete deinstallation on a Windows host
View ArticleVMware Player vs. Workstation
I've puzzled about the VMware website trying to locate a product matrix explaining why I should by vmplayer plus or vm workstation. I downloaded and played with Workstation - feels solid. Before I...
View ArticleRe: VMware Player vs. Workstation
Hi and welcome to the communities, here's a nice table with a feature comparison: Compare VMware Workstation 10 to VMware Workstation 9 and VMware Player Plus | United States Yes, the player can run...
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Tim - thanks so much. I knew that table had to exist. cg
View ArticleRe: VMware Player vs. Workstation
This isn't the first time this question has been asked, so I'm curious where were you looking that you couldn't find the logical path of www.vmware.com > Products > VMware Workstation >...
View Articleantivirus for vms
what is the best antivirus on vMs? I have user VMs running on their laptops. (not VDI) its vms running on vmplayer onm their laptops. Can anyone recommend a good antivirus solution for the VMs?
View ArticleRe: antivirus for vms
The problem with questions like this is to often the replies tend to be more subjective then objective however I'd suggest that you just use whatever AntiVirus product you'd normally use on a physical...
View ArticleRe: VmWare tools certificate error in win 7
I have /tmp loaded in ram so the log is lost at reboot. So I entered in: File->Player Preferences->Download All Components Now and I got a similar error: "VMware Tools for Windows 95, 98, Me,...
View ArticleRe: VmWare tools certificate error in win 7
Here's the relevant error from Player's log:2014-06-17T12:58:07.035+02:00| player| I120: CDS: Using NONE proxy :0 for https://softwareupdate.vmware.com/cds/index.xml. 2014-06-17T12:58:07.528+02:00|...
View ArticleVmware Tools won't install in XP Pro Sp3 guest
I think VMware tools is supposed to install drivers for these (Vga adaptor and SCSI which are unknown devices in my device manager) but it hangs in safe and normal mode on my xp after manually run...
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