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GrahamKeen
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‎01-04-2023 06:20 AM

Windows 95/98 File Sharing with Host.

Hi,

I've no idea if this question is in the correct 'Board'. If not perhaps a moderator could relocate it.

I have created two VMs using VmWare v17 'free' version. I have managed to get both running but they both only "see" the A:, C: and :anguished_face: (CD) drives.

I have set up file sharing under options and set up shared folders on the host WIn10 system but I can't get either of the VMs to see any shares. Whether it is a connected issue, but the Network Neighbourhood says 'Network is unavailable'.

Have googled lots of suggestions but can't get anything to work.

Regards, Graham.

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scott28tt
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‎01-04-2023 06:44 AM

As your post needs moving to the area for Workstation Player, I have reported it to the volunteer moderators.

Once it has been moved, the path above your initial comment will show the correct location.

 


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RDPetruska
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‎01-04-2023 06:52 AM

Have you installed the VMware Tools in the guest?  They are required to use the VMware Shared Folders feature.

Alternatively, just create a standard Windows File Share using the built-in CIFS/SAMBA file sharing.

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