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2 Replies Last post: Jun 17, 2009 7:31 AM by beep123456789
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Problems with parallel port

Jun 17, 2009 7:08 AM

Click to view beep123456789's profile Lurker beep123456789 2 posts since
Jun 17, 2009

2.0.2 build-59824 WindowsXP
I have problems using a scanner from the virtual machine. I enabled the parallel port and it says "the port is being used."
Can i use a parallel port scanner with vmware?

parallel0.present = "TRUE"
parallel0.fileName = "Auto Detect"
parallel0.autodetect = "TRUE"
parallel0.bidirectional = "TRUE"

Thanks all.


Tags: vmware_player, windows_xp, xp, problem
Reply Re: Problems with parallel port Jun 17, 2009 7:12 AM
Click to view RDPetruska's profile Guru RDPetruska 15,853 posts since
Jan 11, 2005 Moderator
Yes, you CAN use it. But only one OS may own/use it at a time. Either the host or the guest, not both. Is there a process/software running on the host which is communicating with the scanner?
Reply Re: Problems with parallel port Jun 17, 2009 7:31 AM
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Click to view beep123456789's profile Lurker beep123456789 2 posts since
Jun 17, 2009
I think not

I tried to reboot my computer and directly open the virtual machine but I'm still having the same problem.

Now, i need to deactivate parallel from 'guest OS' if i want to use it on 'HOST'. So i think i need to deactivate it on HOST to use it on Guest, ¿right? But i dont know how.

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