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MrRadio
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‎09-28-2012 03:46 AM

VMware Player 5 won't play existing machine

I have been a virtual XP on Win 7 host for several years under various versions of VMware Player since v3.

After upgrading to ver 5 I cannot launch the existing virtual XP machine.

The error message cites the policies of the virtual machine as being too old.

AWhat can ber done to make it run.

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continuum
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‎09-28-2012 03:48 AM

Open the vmx-file in a texteditor.
Remove all lines starting with policy.*
If you have a vmpl-file inside the same directory - rename it


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MrRadio
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‎09-28-2012 04:12 AM

Cant find any file with lines begining with "Policy" Have renamed the suggested file .. will this do?

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continuum
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‎09-28-2012 09:49 AM

fix your explorer settings - it should display files with extension - then you will find your vmx-file


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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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WoodyZ
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‎09-28-2012 10:09 AM

Have a look at Starting a virtual machine in Workstation 9.x or Fusion 5.x fails with the error: This virtual machi...which is also applicable to VMware Player 5.x.  See also the hyperlinks with the KB for further assistance.

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