VMware Workstation 6.0
VMware Workstation 6.0 is now available. New features include Windows Vista support, multiple monitor display, and more.
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Trying to start a VM 5.5 (WinXP2-VM on XP2 host) using VM 6.0 with Vista as a Host.
VMWare reports "Could not open virtual machine: xxxxxxx.vmx This virtual machine appears to be in Use."
VM was stopped before copying to new Vista.
What is worng ?
Posted by: Franz Schenk | May 10, 2007 at 05:34 AM
Today I did a update from VM 5.5.3 to 6.0 for LINUX and everything went fine. After the installation I got the message: Please enter your 20 character serial number. I had a valid serial number before, why do I need a new serial number? My old serial number is not working anymore.
Posted by: Lars Schott | May 11, 2007 at 12:34 AM
Hi Lars,
You will need to upgrade to Workstation 6 to get a Workstation 6.0 serial key. Workstation 6.0 is a major release and requires a different serial key from Workstation 5.x.
You can find out more about how to upgrade your Workstation license here:
http://www.vmware.com/vmwarestore/upgrade_wkst.html
Posted by: Jane Huang | May 11, 2007 at 10:58 AM
Hi Jane,
I had the same problem, I have got my upgrade license, however, I still get the same error.
I un-installed vmware v5.5 then did an upgrade to version 6, got my new license number, but still get the error.
Posted by: Andy Hopkins | May 13, 2007 at 06:30 AM
OK, I found the way round if it's still locked.
Go to the folder where you have your virtial machine, look for the file with extension .lck, rename it to .old or delete it. That's it. your locked workstation is now unlocked.
Posted by: Andy Hopkins | May 13, 2007 at 07:15 AM
Dear Ladies and Gentleman,
I can't found the serialnr. and the password for my VMWare. Please help me for my installtion!
The Serialnr. which I have is "2661G-HFJT0-ND740-4CKCX", but it is not correct with my password "Pa$$word".
Thank You for Your help, Axel Claßen
Claßen GmbH
Unternehmensberatung
Axel Claßen
Geschäftsführer
Phone: +49 (0)2104 - 286 96 90
Mobile: +49 (0)171 - 8500568
Fax: +49 (0)2104 - 286 96 91
Posted by: Axel Classen | May 14, 2007 at 11:29 AM
Just downloaded and installed v6. My existing serial number doesn't work. Isn't this upgrade included in the VMTN subscription?
Posted by: Stefan Johansson | May 14, 2007 at 11:45 AM
I thought it was included as part of the subscription too and emailed that question to vmware...haven't heard anything back yet. Anyone else?
Posted by: Jeff Gersbach | May 15, 2007 at 09:30 AM
We also have a VMTN subscription and thought upgrade to Workstation 6 was included too.
Any news on this yet ?
Posted by: Guy DS | May 15, 2007 at 11:50 PM
I am also getting the error "Could not open virtual machine: xxxxxxx.vmx This virtual machine appears to be in Use."
All I did was upgrade to WS6 and I am trying to open my VM's from version 5.5
Posted by: Don | May 17, 2007 at 03:05 PM
The best place to post technical and troubleshooting questions is in the Workstation discussion forum, http://www.vmware.com/community/forum.jspa?forumID=19
Posted by: Robert Dell'Immagine | May 17, 2007 at 03:10 PM
v.6 installation will not complete. Error message states that I must remove earlier version. I installed (and removed) the trial version.
Now,earlier version does not appear on the installed program list, but I still get the same installation message.
Posted by: Pat B | May 20, 2007 at 06:46 AM
Why some 5.5 versions can be upgraded to version 6 for free(because baught in 2007?) and for others (like mine baught in 2006) I have to pay an extra fee ?
I think all 5.5 versions are the same and sell at the same price. So, upgrading to version 6 must be the same for everybody!
Posted by: Bertrand Giot | May 22, 2007 at 02:48 AM
I seems that some V5 versions could be upgraded for free. Howcome ? I bought a V5 license just over three months ago and can't upgrade... Well, C'est la vie. and good luck to you too.
Posted by: Martin Hoogenboom | May 22, 2007 at 07:02 AM
HI All
I'm having problem with VMworkstation 6.0.
when i'm installing winserver 2003, the vmware show message you don't system tools, install system tools.
I tried Installed system tools many time, but it didn't work.
what should i do IT man?
thanks
Posted by: joseph | May 22, 2007 at 10:24 PM
If it's possible to install/run VMWare Workstation 6.0 and VMWare Virtual Machine Console on the same host?
This was working on Workstation 3.x, but not on 5.5.
Posted by: Willi Baumann | May 23, 2007 at 06:01 AM
Hello Joseph and Willi,
The best place to post technical and troubleshooting questions is in the Workstation discussion forum, http://www.vmware.com/community/forum.jspa?forumID=19
Posted by: Robert Dell'Immagine (VMTN) | May 23, 2007 at 08:50 AM
I try to install the new Workstation Rel. 6.0.
I'm running SLED 10 from Suse.
At the end of the istallation I have the icon of the VMWare and when I try to start the application nothing happen.
Any suggestions ?
Thanks
Posted by: Mario G. | May 30, 2007 at 06:39 AM
Workstation 6.0
We installed XP on the OpenSuse 10 Host. All the istallation and configuration went OK.
This morning turning the system on and starting VMWare noting start and we can access to XP anymore.
We are running AMD 64 with 2 CPU 1.65Ghz and 2GB of ram.
Please we need Help
Thanks
Mario G.
Posted by: Mario G. | June 01, 2007 at 10:01 AM
Hi,
I am trying to create an image using workstation. However I am getting the following error
ERROR: Unknown error returned by VMware Converter Agent
What is wrong?
/Mikael, Denmark
Posted by: Mikael Bisgaard | June 05, 2007 at 11:22 PM
My vmware workstation 6 beta expired, it worked fine on fedora 5 but why doesn't the player with it have a long term password. Now do I have to reinstall the player separately?.
Posted by: Ok my workstation expired but thats not bad it worked fine on fedora. But the player expired . | June 12, 2007 at 05:12 AM
There will not be send a serialnumber for evaluating wm workstation V6. What can I do?
Posted by: Carlo | June 12, 2007 at 12:27 PM
Thanks Andy!
I could unlock the machine with your method.
-Lal
Posted by: Lal Mohan | July 24, 2007 at 01:12 AM
Hi, Iam trying to install 64 OS in VMWare workstaion. It is showing CPu is not compatible with x64mode. But my CPU is compatible with 64 mode. Plz help me to solve this problem.
Posted by: mythreyee | February 21, 2008 at 09:41 PM
I dont know how to get the user's name and password to log into VMWARE. please how can i get it?
Posted by: Peter Daniel | April 02, 2008 at 09:40 AM