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Re: VMware cannot boot normally - initramfs

by Contributor in VMware Workstation Pro Discussions
‎12-22-2021 09:13 PM
‎12-22-2021 09:13 PM
Yeah, I have switched over to local drive since your last reply. So I am doing that. Ohh, so my bad, the HOST is Windows  

Re: VMware cannot boot normally - initramfs

by Contributor in VMware Workstation Pro Discussions
‎12-22-2021 08:25 PM
‎12-22-2021 08:25 PM
I have upgraded it from 4GB to 16GB memory. But the problem still hits. I tried to go for recovery, but still stuck at initramfs..   Any help?

Re: VMware cannot boot normally - initramfs

by Contributor in VMware Workstation Pro Discussions
‎12-22-2021 06:26 PM
‎12-22-2021 06:26 PM
HOST & Version = Linux kali 5.14.0-kali2-amd64 Workstation Pro 16 No changes made to the above 2, the read-only issue arises without any actions from the user end. Is there any workaround to bypas... See more...
HOST & Version = Linux kali 5.14.0-kali2-amd64 Workstation Pro 16 No changes made to the above 2, the read-only issue arises without any actions from the user end. Is there any workaround to bypass the read-only problem?

VMware cannot boot normally - initramfs

by Contributor in VMware Workstation Pro Discussions
‎12-22-2021 06:59 AM
‎12-22-2021 06:59 AM
Hi all, Currently facing an issue where halfway through my work using kali linux created in vm, it will suddenly throw me with an error message that the machine is now in read-only state. And subseq... See more...
Hi all, Currently facing an issue where halfway through my work using kali linux created in vm, it will suddenly throw me with an error message that the machine is now in read-only state. And subsequently when I restart, I cannot boot up normally as well. This is the screen that I am facing Any advice is really appreciated. Thanks.
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Re: Missing vmdk file but the file is in the directory

by Contributor in VMware Workstation Pro Discussions
‎12-18-2021 03:27 AM
‎12-18-2021 03:27 AM
godsend! Thanks much! Really appreciate your help!

Re: Missing vmdk file but the file is in the directory

by Contributor in VMware Workstation Pro Discussions
‎12-18-2021 02:25 AM
‎12-18-2021 02:25 AM
Thank you so much for the prompt response!! I open the vmdk file using notepad, and the following was observed:: " # Disk DescriptorFile version=1 encoding="windows-1252" CID=ea5ff782 parentCI... See more...
Thank you so much for the prompt response!! I open the vmdk file using notepad, and the following was observed:: " # Disk DescriptorFile version=1 encoding="windows-1252" CID=ea5ff782 parentCID=ffffffff createType="twoGbMaxExtentSparse" # Extent description RW 8323072 SPARSE "Kali-Linux-2021.3-vmware-amd64-s001.vmdk" RW 8323072 SPARSE "Kali-Linux-2021.3-vmware-amd64-s002.vmdk" RW 8323072 SPARSE "Kali-Linux-2021.3-vmware-amd64-s003.vmdk" RW 8323072 SPARSE "Kali-Linux-2021.3-vmware-amd64-s004.vmdk" RW 8323072 SPARSE "Kali-Linux-2021.3-vmware-amd64-s005.vmdk" RW 8323072 SPARSE "Kali-Linux-2021.3-vmware-amd64-s006.vmdk" RW 8323072 SPARSE "Kali-Linux-2021.3-vmware-amd64-s007.vmdk" RW 8323072 SPARSE "Kali-Linux-2021.3-vmware-amd64-s008.vmdk" RW 8323072 SPARSE "Kali-Linux-2021.3-vmware-amd64-s009.vmdk" RW 8323072 SPARSE "Kali-Linux-2021.3-vmware-amd64-s010.vmdk" RW 8323072 SPARSE "Kali-Linux-2021.3-vmware-amd64-s011.vmdk" RW 8323072 SPARSE "Kali-Linux-2021.3-vmware-amd64-s012.vmdk" RW 8323072 SPARSE "Kali-Linux-2021.3-vmware-amd64-s013.vmdk" RW 8323072 SPARSE "Kali-Linux-2021.3-vmware-amd64-s014.vmdk" RW 8323072 SPARSE "Kali-Linux-2021.3-vmware-amd64-s015.vmdk" RW 8323072 SPARSE "Kali-Linux-2021.3-vmware-amd64-s016.vmdk" RW 8323072 SPARSE "Kali-Linux-2021.3-vmware-amd64-s017.vmdk" RW 8323072 SPARSE "Kali-Linux-2021.3-vmware-amd64-s018.vmdk" RW 8323072 SPARSE "Kali-Linux-2021.3-vmware-amd64-s019.vmdk" RW 8323072 SPARSE "Kali-Linux-2021.3-vmware-amd64-s020.vmdk" RW 1310720 SPARSE "Kali-Linux-2021.3-vmware-amd64-s021.vmdk" # The Disk Data Base #DDB ddb.adapterType = "lsilogic" ddb.geometry.cylinders = "10443" ddb.geometry.heads = "255" ddb.geometry.sectors = "63" ddb.longContentID = "9e8f02c9478181567bade1d7ea5ff782" ddb.toolsInstallType = "4" ddb.toolsVersion = "11333" ddb.uuid = "60 00 C2 9e 99 5c 72 b7-c2 ca 08 3c e8 78 f6 8e" ddb.virtualHWVersion = "8" " and I saw the missing file!! Sheessh...so how do i put back the s018.vmdk? 07/12/2021 09:45 am 6,815,744 Kali-Linux-2021.3-vmware-amd64-000016-s017.vmdk 07/12/2021 09:45 am 155,123,712 Kali-Linux-2021.3-vmware-amd64-000016-s019.vmdk 07/12/2021 09:45 am 422,903,808 Kali-Linux-2021.3-vmware-amd64-000016-s020.vmdk 07/12/2021 12:10 am 670,171,136 Kali-Linux-2021.3-vmware-amd64-000016-s021.vmdk

Re: Missing vmdk file but the file is in the directory

by Contributor in VMware Workstation Pro Discussions
‎12-18-2021 01:04 AM
‎12-18-2021 01:04 AM
to add on, I tried reverting to the previous snapshot, and the error states:: "An error occurred while reverting to a snapshot: The system cannot find the file specified.

Missing vmdk file but the file is in the directory

by Contributor in VMware Workstation Pro Discussions
‎12-17-2021 11:42 PM
‎12-17-2021 11:42 PM
Hi all, Would like to seek advice on the issue that I have today on vmware workstation pro 16. Was still working fine yesterday night, and just when I wanted to start up, it throws me an error:: "F... See more...
Hi all, Would like to seek advice on the issue that I have today on vmware workstation pro 16. Was still working fine yesterday night, and just when I wanted to start up, it throws me an error:: "File not found: C:\Users\ths46\OneDrive\Desktop\Kali\kaliVM\kali-linux-2021.3-vmware-amd64.vmwarevm\Kali-Linux-2021.3-vmware-amd64-000016.vmdk This file is required to power on this virtual machine. If this file was moved, specify the new location." I browse to my folder directory, and saw that the000016.vmdk file is still there. So after browse, select the folder location, it then throws me another error:: " The parent of this virtual disk could not be opened Cannot open the disk 'C:\Users\ths46\OneDrive\Desktop\Kali\kaliVM\kali-linux-2021.3-vmware-amd64.vmwarevm\Kali-Linux-2021.3-vmware-amd64-000018.vmdk' or one of the snapshot disks it depends on. Module 'Disk' power on failed. Failed to start the virtual machine." Any advise is really greatly appreciated. Thanks.