topic Re: CDBOOT: Cannot boot from CD - Code 5 in VMware Workstation Pro Discussions

CDBOOT: Cannot boot from CD - Code 5

w7b — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 13:30:47 GMT

Surprised that the same error appears in this VMware, previously always has oracles. Tried to use (oracle's version) CD / DVD player via USB and put an ISO on the hard drive, nothing worked, various error codes appear.

Device name DESKTOP-GGQ2I1F
Processor AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 12-Core Processor 3.79 GHz
Installed RAM 32,0 GB
System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
dvd: ASUS DRW-24D5MT standard SATA AHCI controller

disk WDC WDS500G2B0C (mm2)

WD passport 2TB via USB

and an DVD RW via USB port

unable to find any logfile VMware workstation 16

Has anyone else encountered this problem, write a line, THOSE WHO BELIEVE - DO NOT WRITE ANYTHING TO ME!

Moderator edit by wila: Moved thread to Workstation Pro discussions

Re: CDBOOT: Cannot boot from CD - Code 5

scott28tt — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 13:05:35 GMT

@w7b

Can you give more detail of what you're actually trying to achieve as an outcome?

Re: CDBOOT: Cannot boot from CD - Code 5

w7b — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 13:19:17 GMT

Download and install a Virtual Box / Machine, install as guest Win 7, have several computers (older) with the same win 7 installed in VirtualM, one of which with Win 10 and guest Win 7 (asus laptop). Has used VirtualM for the past ten years.

VirtualM does not seem to be able to load CD / DVD via SATA or via USB connected CD / DVD

regards