Since changing my BIOS (updated to latest BIOS version) and CPU, I can't pause virtual machines any more.
Before that, I could pause any VM, and a small arrow would appear + screen would get grayed out, and the VM would pause.
Now nothing seems to happen if I try to pause a VM.
Running Host OS Windows 7 64-bit, Ultimate, SP1. Intel Core i7 CPU (was Intel Core i3).
VMware Workstation 8.0.4. Guest OSes - various Windows OSes.
Is this is a known issue? Is there a way to fix this?
Have you tried uninstalling/reinstalling VMware Workstation and or uninstalling/reinstalling VMware Tools in an attempt to fix the issue?
It seems this is not a VMware Tools issue. i.e. reinstalling it on the Guest OS did not help any.
Also, I tried repairing the VMware Workstaton 8.0.4 from the Windows 7 Programs and Features, which did not help.
Instead of just repair, should I maybe try a full uninstall + reinstall?
EDIT: Let's me ask again - is this a KNOWN issue? I.e. is it just me asking this, or has anyone else had this issue before...?
I tried repairing the VMware Workstaton 8.0.4 from the Windows 7 Programs and Features, which did not help.Instead of just repair, should I maybe try a full uninstall + reinstall?
I said "uninstalling/reinstalling VMware Workstation" never mentioned try doing a repair install because more often then not repair install with VMware products do not work and why I always say to uninstall/reinstall.
If a driver is missing from the VMware nstallation then reparing the installation be a good move before uninstalling/reinstatlling. This is my experience at least. U/I is often problematic as we all know.
Nevertheless, if fhe tried it and it didn't work than a complete U/I "might" not work either Make .sure its a complete uninstall however. I myself use an uninstaller like revo rather Control Panel add/remove which runs the native uninstaller I think. There are lot of registry entries left over as well as directorys. There now is a VMware program to clean up throughtly as well - forget name of .exe (sorry)
As very superficial search on Google for your problem didn't lead to your situtation - of course it doesn't mean iti isn't there because all the answers are not this forum
I do not use any special uninstallers, and will continue to do so.
Anyway, an uninstall and reinstall of VMware Workstation 8.0.4 (with restarts of the PC when prompted for it) did not help.
I am at a loss what to do next.
Maybe a driver issue? Or some issue with other running/active programs I have?
Please note that Ctrl+Alt works (ungrab input), Ctrl+Alt+Enter works, and Suspend/Resume Ctrl shortcuts work.
Pause does not work via both mouse (choose from menu) AND keyboard.
Also, this works just fine on my 2nd Windows 7 computer, an Acer laptop.
It works fine now!
I am not 100% sure what fixed it, I did two things:
1) Uninstalled International keyboard support and Visual Studio plugin from VMware.
2) Uninstalled PC Tools Antivirus/Antimalware scanner trial version. (My main antivirus is MSSE.)