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Module vmmon Loaded, /dev/vmmon Missing; openSUSE 11.1; kernel 2.6.27.39; 32 Bits

Hi,

I've recently encountered a problem that is not rectified by any of the usual fixes. I cannot launch VMs because /dev/vmmon is missing. The symptom began after updating my kernel to 2.6.27.39. The problem went away for the duration of one boot when I upgraded from Workstation 6.5.2 to 6.5.3.

I'm at a loss how to proceed. Can anybody suggest diagnostic or corrective procedures?

Randall Schulz

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RSchulz
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Based on this thread I executed this mknod:

  1. mknod /dev/vmmon c 10 165

after which I could launch my VM as usual.

The question remains why /dev/vmmon was removed and / or why it's not created when the vmware service is started (and attendendent kerne modules are loaded).

Any hints or clues or suggestions?

Randall Schulz

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RSchulz
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No one can offer any insight into this problem?

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RSchulz
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No can offer any insight on this problem?

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Locker537
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I am having the same problem, not sure why.

I will try the solution you posted next time I reboot. Ubuntu 9.10 64bit, latest Kernel.

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