Mounting a vmdk in Fusion
I have a bunch of older virtual machines and .vmdk files from my Windows PC from various backups before I switched over to using Fusion. I'm now using Fusion 5 under Mavericks and I have been...
View ArticleFusion 4: no VMDKMounter
In Fusion 4.0.1, as in the June 2011 Beta, there is no VMDKMounter anymore, despite MacFUSE having been updated to OSXFUSE: http://osxfuse.github.com ... which indeed works in 64 bit mode and with...
View ArticleUSB device causing startup delay in Mac OS
Startup of my Mac is extremely slow following a VM session which requires switching a USB device to Windows. I don't know if this is an issue with VMWare Fusion or Mac OS. Any thoughts?
View ArticleVmware for Mac drag and drop not working
Hi,I have a problem and was wondering if anyone knows the solution:I have a Mac Pro (2014 model) operating mavericks.I have installed Vmware 6 so that I can run Snow leopard (to function with old Power...
View ArticleVMWare Fusion V6.0.2 USB Keyboard and USB Mouse Stop Working on either...
VMWare Fusion V6.0.2 USB Keyboard and USB Mouse Stop Working on either MacBook OS X 10.9 Sleep/Wake Lid Close/Open or USB Device Unplug/Re-plugin SOLUTION Workaround Summary: One way I have...
View ArticleFusion 5: Unity grayed out
Not sure if this is related to sleep, but after I'm away from my machine when I return Fusion will no longer go into Unity mode; the option is grayed out. Logging out and back in restores Unity, but...
View ArticleWindows Installing Updates Frozen Screen
I have recently purchased this software so I can use Windows on my Mac to run some software I need. I have only had it up and running a day or so and now the Windows screen is frozen installing update...
View ArticleFusion 6.0.2 XP Windows crash report
Shutdown XP WindowsWindow: Preparing to copy Clicked on X to cancelCrash report Attach the crash report
View ArticleVMware Fusion 6 pro connecting two machines
Hi there! I am using VMware Fusion 6 professional on my MacBook pro!For my final exams i have to set up DNS, DHCP etc on Debian 6.My problem now is, that i have to sync the zone files from my debian...
View ArticleFusion 6.0.2 Maverick has Win 7 VM freezing
Hi, since I changed mac a week ago I'm experiencing issues with VMWare 6.0.2 and the same Win 7 ultimate virtual machine.It's the VM that freezes, not Fusion. I tried enabling the "prevent from nap"...
View ArticleNew to vmware fusion - seems to be frozen on Windows home screen
I am using a trial version of vmware Fusion, hoping to purchase if it suits my needs (I'm a grad student with a Mac and want to be able to use GIS on my laptop). I got it up and running using a...
View ArticleKeyboard not working Fusion 6.02, Mavericks and Win 8.1 as guest
Hi there, I Hope someone can help me. I installed Fusion with the intention to buy but i ran into a crucial problem - I cannot use the keyboard at all in the hosted os (Win 8.1). The mouse works fine...
View ArticleHow do you optimize Fusion configuration for Windows 7
I'm running fusion 6.02, Windows 7 and Quicken 2014 on Mavericks. The performance is very sluggish. Not sure of the culprit - Fusion 5/Quicken 2013/ Prior Mac OS worked fine. I've configured the VM...
View ArticleEnglish Windows 7 install always completes innTurkish!!!
I have a legitimate version of VM Ware which I have been using with XP and have been given a Windows 7 disk and product key from IT to install on my Mac. Everything works until the final stage when...
View ArticleVMware Fusion 4.1.4 + OS X 10.9.2 + Fedora 14 External SSD drive troubleshooting
Hello all, I'm trying to connect an external SSD drive (Kingston POCKET-VAULT) that uses a USB 3.0 connection to a Fedora 14 running linux 2.6.35 using VW Fusion 4.1.4/ My host os is OS X 10.9.2...
View ArticleHow to change "option domain-name localdomain" in vmnet8 or vmnet1 dhcp.conf
I would like to modify the domain name that is associated with vmnet1 and vmnet8 but have not been able to find any information on how to do this. I have successfully modified my network ranges and...
View ArticleCannot run VT-x/EPT on Early 2008 MacPro
Hi, I updated the Boot ROM on my Early 2008 MacPro 3,1 to version MP31.006C.B05 so that I can run Windows 7 in a VT-x/EPT virtual machine. But Fusion 6.0.2 says my MacPro doesn't support VT-x/EPT. Is...
View ArticleStarting Windows 7 directly from within application menu (icon menu bar)
Hello allSince the upgrade from version 5 to version 6, I am no longer able of starting Windows 7 (Guest OS) directly from within the application menu coming up when clicking on the VMware Fusion icon...
View ArticleFusion 6.0.2 and OSx Mavericks 10.9.1 - Sleep Wake failure unless I shutdown...
I recently bought a new macbook pro, tht is up to date with Mavericks 10.9.1I bout Fusion 6 and migrated my VM from my old macbook that was running Fusion 4.All seemed to go well. The VM performs...
View ArticleUpgrade to Version 6.0.3 error.
Upgrade to Version 6.0.3 and VM Windows 7 startup error "Internal error" is now thrown. No other changes applied. Suggestions?
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