I get the error "Cannot copy xyz123: cannot read from the source file or disk." when attempting to copy a file from a folder that is shared.
The folder that is shared is located on the machine called VM-SERVER, which runs Workstation 6.0.4. The folder is shared with Everyone having Full Control. The security settings say that the DOMAIN\Domain Users also have Full Control.
Any user who logs into any VM Guest on VM-SERVER, which is the host for all the VM's in the organization, cannot access the file for copying, though the directory listings are there (though slow to come up). If the same user logs in to any other computer on the network, that is any non-VM-guest computer, then he can access the files on the share on VM-SERVER with no problem.
VM' Guest's are all configured with Bridged networking as they do serve other users on the network. I did disable the VMWare adapters. I did insert the DisableDos key with the Value 1 as directed by the FAQ, I did reboot the VM Host OS and the VM Guests.
VM-SERVER runs Windows Server 2003 R2 x64. It has 2 1TB SATA drives, and the share in question is located physically on the 😧 drive.
The VM Guest OS's are XP Sp3, Vista Business Sp1, Windows Server 2003 R2 x32.
None of these VM Guest's are capable of accessing the contents of the files on the share on VM-SERVER.
All of the VM Guests are capable of accessing shares located on another server, the PDC of the network, which runs Windows Server 2003 R2 x32.
Accordingly I am concerned as the concept of using VM's for critical business was my decision and so far with the exception of this scenario (and a USB printing issue recently resolved) it has gone well. Unfortunately even one snafu can halt production.
Note that I have read the FAQ and tried those suggestions that seemed to apply. I have also searched the forums and did not see a specific question/answer. If there is an answer out there and you are reading this please point me to it, orperhaps you have another suggestion? I am open to all theories and possible solutions.
