XP install requires "Windows XP Professional-cl1-000002.vmdk"

[testdriving]

While installing the VMware on my laptop, I received an "file not found" error for "Windows XP Professional-cl1-000002.vmdk".

The installation of the application was fine and it wasnt until I tried to start an *.vmx file.

Please help.

[RDPetruska]

More details, please... VMware product? Host OS? How are you installing an XP guest?

[testdriving]

the VMware version is VMware-player-2.0.0-45731.

I am trying to install it on Windows XP Sp 2.

I am assuming that it is some type of client for VPN access to another network. I also assume that it is as a XP guest as well.

Hope this helps?...

[RDPetruska]

So... Player installed successfully? You can launch it?

How did you create your guest VM that you are trying to start?

Have you tried the Browser Appliance VM?

[testdriving]

player is installed, and the launch does not fully complete.

I am clicking an imported .vmx icon, and I get the file error when that attempts to load.

It does ask me to browse for the file, but I know it's not there.

So I guess there is no guest user setup, but I think it assumes that my .vmx is a guest???

Not really sure. First time using this product.

[RDPetruska]

Well, Player by itself cannot create or edit any guests... you must obtain one from somewhere (or use a 3rd party utility to create your own). See the Virtual Appliance Marketplace to download any of hundreds of pre-built guests. http://www.vmware.com/vmtn/appliances/index.html

[testdriving]

Thanks... I am looking at the Virtual Appliances right now, but I am assuming that the file is used or created by the Virtual Appliance?

[RDPetruska]

Well, the file you mention, "Windows XP Professional-cl1-000002.vmdk", would be a (part of) virtual disk file for a VM. Not knowing anything about where that VM came from, I can't give you any better answers.

[testdriving]

Through your support and a little more research on my side, I understand how this works now. Thank you for you help.