Parallel port does not work
Hi,I am trying to create a parallel port in my Win2K3 guest and map it to the physical one (which works fine). But, when I power on the guest it gives me the following error: "Cannot get base address...
View ArticleProblems connecting to console from remote computer
Whenever I connect via 127.0.0.1, it connects alright, but using the LAN IP of the server (192.168.0.16) the connection fails. root@srvsx log # telnet localhost 902Trying 127.0.0.1...Connected to...
View Article"Configuration file was created by VMware product with more features..."
I have received a VM from someone using Workstation 5. I tried to run in my GSX 3.2, but I get the message "[i]Unable to add virtual machine to the inventory. Configuration file was created by VMware...
View ArticleHow to find Host server name sitting on Guest (Windows)
Hi Guys, Just help me How to find Host server name sitting on Guest (Windows)?Is there any command or does Vm ware tools store some where in the registry? Satish M
View ArticleIs it possible to Shrink a disk with allocate space?
I create a disk image with preallocated space of 30GB. After I installed my OS and application I discovered I went WAY OVERBOARD with the space. I would like to shrink this down to 10GB? Or even...
View ArticleBlack screen on Virtual Machine console (remote)
All right folks, I've read about 12 other threads about this and nothing has worked to fix my problem. Loaded VM console on my workstation (XP x64) and connect to GSX 3.2.1 on 2003 x64 host.Try to open...
View ArticleLow screen resolution - Windows 2003 guest
Hi there New to VMware and experiencing some display problems. Host: Windows 2000Guest: Windows 2003 SP1 I am unable to get the screen resolution higher than 640x480 / Low (8 bit). VMware Tools...
View ArticleSlow network connectin in bridge mode
Hi, I have a performance problem in VMware server beta, build 20925.The network connection works at reasonable speed if I use NAT, while performances areunacceptably bad if I use bridged connection.My...
View ArticlePainfully slow IIS on W3K Guest
Hi all. My host is a Dell Poweredge 1425SC, 1Xeon CPU, 1GB RAM, running on Centos 4.1.There is only 1 Guest OS - Server 2003 Web Edition with VMware tools installed. Accessing the VM through the...
View ArticleCSRSS.EXE causing high CPU utilization during disk access using "dir"
Build is beta 22009 Host infoPropriatary hardwareQuad Xeon 2.8Ghz processors8GB RAMWin2003 Enterprise Server Guest info4x -- Win2003 Std & 1 Win2KPro WorkstationSingle Processor allocated to each...
View ArticleNo input from keyboard or mouse on logon screen
Hi, I have just imported an image from Symantec Live State Recovery Server to VMware server using the VMware importer software. All goes well until the server boots into Winodws. I am unable to control...
View Articlevmnet-dhcpd gives same ip address twice
I have a problem with vmnet-dhcpd. It gives the same IP address to two concurrent running VMs. Both have different mac adresses and different uuid's. From /etc/vmware/vmnet8/dhcpd/dhcpd.leases: lease...
View ArticleDup icmp_seq on pings?
Running bridged networking on the VM's and thre are duplicate sequence numbers coming back. Happens worst between VM's on the same server, though getting duplicates are occuring when pinging hosts...
View ArticleHow to make snapshot from the command line
Is it possible to make snapshot from the command line interface of vmware server?
View ArticleI can't Copy & Paste from host to geust
First of let me say say I am totally new to using VM's. Host machine is Win xp Prof (fully updated)VM server version exp 23869 on a LOCAL NETWORK (I am downloading RC1 at this moment) VM's installed...
View ArticlePLEASE: HOW DO YOU CONFIGURE TIME SYNC ON VMWARE FOR WINDOWS DC?
I need some help guys and gals? Senario: 1 Microsoft DC\GC for a testdomain and 1 member server on a custom virtual network by themselves. Problem is time sync is preventing the DC\GC from operating...
View ArticleInstall error 1904: vmware server console on windows nt 4.0
Hi *, I try to install the vmware server console on a NT 4.0 WS + sp6a + ie6 (german). I Always got the message "Error 1904 c:\programme\vmware\vmware server console\vmappcfg.dll failed to register....
View Articles001 and f001 files?
I start this topic because I found out from a painfull experience http://www.vmware.com/community/thread.jspa?threadID=48976&tstart=0 that virtual disks are stored in two files. If it is separated...
View ArticleA question about changes in .vmdk files
Hello all, I'm currently making some extensive tests and benchmarks with copying and syncronizing .vmdk files. Running rsync between two linux guests on two different hosts (one windows, one linux), I...
View ArticleConnection USB key dongle on Linux Host / Windows Guest
1. Hardware: i865 /video on board/ 1Gb RAM 2. Host OS is Mandriva Linux 2.6.12 (2006)3. VMware Server 1.0 283434. Guest OS is Windows XP pro. sp2 (whitout any thirty software) Step by step what i do:1....
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