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scmp
Contributor
Contributor
‎11-18-2011 03:03 AM

Incorrect Version driver "vmx86.sys" in 8.0.1 build 528992

The new version (8.0.1 build 528992) keeps giving error when trying to install Windows XP SP3 (x32).

Could not get vmx86 driver version: invalid identifier.
You have an incorrect version of driver 'vmx86.sys\
Try reinstalling VMware Workstation.
Failed to initialize monitor device.

How to fix this error??

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continuum
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Immortal
‎11-18-2011 04:28 AM

first ofall please check which version you have

the file vmx86.sys should be 55,664 bytes for 32bit hosts and 63,088 bytes for 64bit hosts - file versions should be 8.0.1


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scmp
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‎11-18-2011 06:21 AM

The my file vmx86.sys is correct 63,088 bytes for 64bit hosts(for Windows 7 SP1 / Vmware Workstation 8.0.1 build 528992).

What else could be wrong para a creation of virutal machine with windows xp SP3 (32 bits)?

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continuum
Immortal
Immortal
‎11-18-2011 07:55 AM

other known reasons

overagressive Endpoint Protection tools or Antivirus
Driver-verfier


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Do you need support with a VMFS recovery problem ? - send a message via skype "sanbarrow"
I do not support Workstation 16 at this time ...

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scmp
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Contributor
‎11-18-2011 11:21 AM

This is caused by a failure of Comodo Firewall. I uninstalled Comodo and is working perfectly. thank you Smiley Happy

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abarghouti
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‎12-05-2011 12:46 PM

If you have Comodo, simple start VMware Workstation or Player with administrative priviligies "Run as Administrator", it will work fine, to avoid any unexpected behaviour, I added VMware Workstation and Player as trusted applications in Comodo firewall.

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