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Ceramind
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VMX file is Corrupted

Every time I edit a vmx file and save it back I get a corrupt file error when I try to launch the VM.

I have tried several different editors and still they are all corrupt. I need to edit the file to run VM because I'm using AMD processor.

I have searched and couldn't find an answer, could anyone help me?

Below is edited vmx file and the original.

Thanks.

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myhotvoo
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It needs more information. Please provide  more information(like CPU information/OS/vmware.log) for this issue.

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Ceramind
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I'm using Ryzen 3 2200G, Windows 10. Now I'm install Mac OS 10.12 on VMware.

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continuum
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> Every time I edit a vmx file and save it back I get a corrupt file error
Thats because your edits are - lets call it a bit careless !
You probably accidentaly define one parameter twice - see:

(file sorted alphabetically to help you see whats wrong)

...

usb.pciSlotNumber = "32"

usb.present = "TRUE"

usb.vbluetooth.startConnected = "TRUE"

usb_xhci.pciSlotNumber = "192"

usb_xhci.present = "TRUE"

uuid.bios = "56 4d 7a b9 73 3a de 06-de 9d 65 d7 19 0f de c1"

uuid.location = "56 4d 7a b9 73 3a de 06-de 9d 65 d7 19 0f de c1"

virtualHW.productCompatibility = "hosted"

virtualHW.version = "14"

virtualHW.version ="10"  -------> this line makes your vmx invalid. Reason: parameter is defined twice and uses poor syntax.

vmci0.id = "420470465"

vmci0.pciSlotNumber = "35"

vmci0.present = "TRUE"

vmotion.checkpointFBSize = "33554432"

vmotion.checkpointSVGAPrimarySize = "33554432"

It really helps to sort the file - just make sure the

.encoding =

parameter is the first line.
Also dont skip the space in between the = and the actual parameter in quotes.

Ulli


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continuum
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By the way ...

You run a MacOS VM on Workstation and non Apple hardware.
This is considered as illegal according to Apple.
I do not lock this thread if this post is only used  to discuss vmx-editing rules.
We can not help  - and will lock this post - when you ask for advice on how to fix  illegal VMs.


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