VM Status Shows 'Unknown (Off)' from Fusion Menu App

[gutterbeays]

Hello,

When I view my Windows 10 VM from the Fusion menu app, it shows the status is 'Unknown (Off)'. However, I know that the VM is on, because I am using it. Here is a screenshot showing what I mean.

This is not causing any problems, but it would be nice to get it to show the correct status. Thank you!

[zhus · Accepted solution]

If the VM is encrypted, the status will be Unknown(Off) in Applications Menu even if it is powered on.

If not, you can try to restart Applications Menu as below:

Option A: Without relaunch Fusion

  Step1: Select menu VMware Fusion -> Preferences...

  Step2: Select "Never" for "Applications menu: Show in menu bar:" to quit Applications Menu

  Step3: Select "Only when Fusion is running" to relaunch it again.

Option B:

  Make sure "Only when Fusion is running" selected, quit Fusion then relaunch it.

[gutterbeays]

Yes, the VM is encrypted. So, that must be what the problem is. Thank you for your help!

[evandrix]

Is there a way to relaunch the Fusion Menu App icon in the menu bar from the command line?