Can't print in Windows
I am using VMware Fusion and Windows XP on my Mac (10.8.2). Just recently, I can no longer print in Windows. I have uninstalledd and reinstalled the printer; I have downloaded the latest print...
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Re: .vmx is not a valid virtual machine configuration file
André had two files in the vmdk-files.zip file, "Virtual Disk.vmdk" for a "twoGbMaxExtentSparse" type virtual hard disk and "Windows Server 2008 R2 x64.vmdk" which happens in this case to be a...
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I did not replace the file. I also took a backup of the files. Attached is the support file. I keep getting the disk invalid. Looks thelike the sparse files are not recognized. Even if I could get the...
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Okay the .vmx configuration file is pointing to "Virtual Disk.vmdk" and that file is corrupt, only contains binary zeros, and the "Virtual Disk.vmdk" file André sent you is now named "Virtual...
View ArticleIf it possible that Fusion can access a remote workstation by pcoip protocol...
I'am a .NET developer who is working on a Mac OS X stack. I love all the stuff of my Apple products so I don't switch back to Windows environment. As I am a .NET developer, I always play with Visual...
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Can I re-install from scratch with my existing license?
Hi everyone. I'm a newbie here! I plan to rebuild my Mac from scratch - reinstall the OS and eveything. I have Fusion 4.1.3. Can I just reinstall it (I still have the DMG file) and apply the same old...
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You can reinstall and use the same license on same mac machine. Fusion will accept the license without complaining.
View ArticleRe: .vmx is not a valid virtual machine configuration file
@Woody: Thank you very much for the heads-up. Sorry for attaching the second .vmdk file. Please only replace the "Virtual Disk.vmdk" as mentioned by WoodyZ! André
View ArticleRe: .vmx is not a valid virtual machine configuration file
André, no harm done... he made a backup as you originally suggested and he didn't actually replace either file just added the files while renaming them and that is at least one reason why he's still...
View ArticleRe: VMWare Fusion and VShpere 5
Thank you for your answer, but I did not find anything that leads me to a solution...
View ArticleWindows Explorer (explorer.exe) Not Resonding
I just upgraded to Fusion 5 from ver 4. I had an Windows XP VM that was working fine with version 4. I chose to upgrade this VM when prompted to in Fusion 5. Now when I open up this VM and click on...
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When running an OS in a Virtual Machine generally speaking the same diagnostic/troubleshooting methodologies used on a Physical Machine apply, so act accordingly. This means reviewing any logging...
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Thank you! I took your advice on temporarily turning off the Shared Folders and then turning them back on...that did the trick. Steps I took:Went to the menu Virtual Machine>Settings...When the...
View ArticleNot able to Install Win XP on VMWare 5 in OSX 10.7.5
I'm trying to install Windows XP onto a Mac Pro running OSX 10.7.5. I'm using VMWare 5.0.2 and I'm getting the following BSOD: Windows XP Home Edition Setup========================= Setup cannot find...
View ArticleRe: Not able to Install Win XP on VMWare 5 in OSX 10.7.5
Welcome to the Community, I don't think this issue is related to the host OS. For whatever reason the Windows installation "thinks" it is an upgrade!? How do you try to install the OS? Did you select...
View ArticleRe: Not able to Install Win XP on VMWare 5 in OSX 10.7.5
I just tried that and got the same result. Any other suggestions? If it helps, I'm installing XP from scratch. I'm not upgrading, I'm not using the Boot Camp option. It's a brand new computer that I...
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The new message looks like the VM is having an issue with reading from the physical CD ROM drive!? I'm not too familiar with MACs, but I guess you should be able to workaround this issue (until...
View ArticleFusion 5.0.2 reinstallation failure
I recently had a sleeping MacBook Pro running OS X 10.7.5 get reset on a cold boot, and since then, I have been having issues trying to get my VM's to start - they keep erroring out with the "cannot...
View ArticleRe: Not able to Install Win XP on VMWare 5 in OSX 10.7.5
That really looks like upgrade media. To the OP: Remember, you'll also need (if I recall properly) at least SP2 or SP3 to install XP.
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