On Windows you will need to either run cmd.exe as Administrator or usingĮxplorer right click on the command file and select 'Run as administrator'. Change the VM to be HW 10 - this does not affect performance. There are two options to work around this issue: | | If you create a new VM using version 11, 12 or 13 hardware VMware may stop | Latest Linux products are OK and do not show this problem. If you are using VMware Player or Workstation on Windows you may get a core dump.

Windows Unlocker has a packaged version of the Python script using PyInstaller,Īnd so does not require Python to be installed. Python interpreter and should work without requiring any additional software. Most Linux distros and macOS ship with a compatible The code is written in Python as it makes the Unlocker easier to run and maintain on ESXi. In all cases make sure VMware is not running, and any background guests have Message on those systems telling you that it will not be patched. The vmwarebase code does not need to be patched on macOS systems so you will see a You will have to manually mount the darwin.iso for example on Workstation 11 and Player 7. Note that not all products recognise the darwin.iso via install tools menu item. * Download a copy of the latest VMware Tools for macOS so to allow Apple to be selected during VM creation * Fix vmware-vmx and derivatives to allow macOS to boot

The patch code carries out the following modifications dependent on the product * Workstation Player 7/12/14 on Windows and Linux * Workstation 11/12/14 on Windows and Linux If you are using an earlier product please continue using Unlocker 1. Unlocker 2 is designed for Workstation 11/12/14, Player 7/12/14, Failure to do this could render VMware unusable. | Always uninstall the previous version of the Unlocker before using a new | Please continue to use version 2.0.8 for ESXi 6.0. It slows down the forum editor and puts a lot of junk in the actual post, and I cannot analyse unless it is a separate file. Alternatively post a link to a Gist. Always attach the log file as an attachment. Please, please, please do NOT copy vmx or log files inline in a post. Support will be added back if and when a reliable method is found. Several methods have been tried but they cause random disconnects of vCenter and failure of the hostd daemon. Important message - ESXi 6.x support has been removed from the Unlocker as it is too unreliable.

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