Script error when trying to install VMware Player on Windows 8 Laptop

[jan18]

I have downloaded version 6.01 of VMware Player onto the Desktop of my Windows 8 laptop but everytime I try to install it I get the following error...

An error has occurred in the script on this page

Line:   1089

Char:   7

Error:   Expected ')'

Code:   0

URL:  file:///C:/Users/DG's/AppData/Local/Temp/vmware_1387286925/index.htm?lang=1033&locale=1033

Do you want to continue running scripts on this page?

Yes/No

I have followed the Knowledgebase article advising me to clear out my browsing history and cache and try downloading again but nothing changes.

If I click Yes or No the install window goes blank and my Laptops fan starts running but nothing appears to be happening. If I try to abort the installation by right clicking the VM taskbar icon I get a message telling me an installation is in progress and to wait until this finishes...I have waited over an hour and the nearest I have got to an installation is an empty VMware Folder in My Documents.

Can anyone help me please.

Jan

[WoodyZ]

Did you validate the VMware-player-6.0.1-1379776.exe file's MD5/SHA1 checksum to ensure it's not corrupted?

CHECKSUMS

MD5SUM: 2ddfb011dfc01bfd742b579a880e34bd
SHA1SUM: 8da5eb634adbab3a9165191fc17ed10382b23b6f

[jan18]

Hi WoodyZ,  I have not checked anything as I am not given the opportunity to do so.

I click on the download icon and it runs to the point where it asks me where I want to install it and then throws up the error message.

I have deleted and re-downloaded this programme many times and the end result is always the same.

Regards

Jan

[WoodyZ]

Not sure what exactly you mean when you say "I have not checked anything as I am not given the opportunity to do so" since I always have the opportunity to validate what I download before starting the install when checksums are published.  I guest you're just not making the proper choices in the process of downloading.  I said proper because IMO when a manufacture provides checksums then one should validate the download prior to starting the install so as to rule out a corrupt download and avoid issues associated with attempting to install from a corrupted download.

Now I'm not trying to say your download was corrupted however since the manufacture provides checksums then IMO the reasonable and prudent thing to do especially if an error occurs during the install is to validate the download as that is always the first stop on the diagnostic/troubleshooting tree when checksums are published and not checked prior to installing.

Sorry, but I'm not going to waste time troubleshooting until you first validate the download and then I'll go from there.

Otherwise, you could also try extracting the contents of the VMware-player-6.0.1-1379776.exe file and attempt to install from the appropraite .msi file.

To extract the files run the following command in Command Prompt:

VMware-player-*.exe -e c:\vmptmp

It takes a minute or so to extract everything however when it's finished then execute the appropraite .msi file.  Note that the .msi file extension is usually hidden by default however under Type it should say Windows Installer Package.

[jan18]

Hi again,  I have downloaded VMware Player 7 times now an and every time I try to install it I get the same error.

After struggling for exactly 1 year to get my head around the awful windows 8 I decided I would revert back to windows XP but I can't install it on my new Laptop.  I read an article about running XP on a Windows 8 machine and this recommended first installing VMware Player...which is what I am trying to do.

I have no idea what a checksum is and have never seen any mention of such things either during downloads or attempted installations of VMware.

Being in my early 70s I am not at all geeky over such things and my knowledge is very limited....

I just want to get back to the time when I enjoyed using my PC...something I have not done for the past year since I got Windows 8.

If you do not want to help me then that's OK...I will have to struggle on and try to find another way.

Regards

Jan

[jan18]

Sorry, but I'm not going to waste time troubleshooting until you first validate the download and then I'll go from there.

Otherwise, you could also try extracting the contents of the VMware-player-6.0.1-1379776.exe file and attempt to install from the appropraite .msi file.

To extract the files run the following command in Command Prompt:

VMware-player-*.exe -e c:\vmptmp

It takes a minute or so to extract everything however when it's finished then execute the appropraite .msi file.  Note that the .msi file extension is usually hidden by default however under Type it should say Windows Installer Package.

I am sorry but I do not know what I am supposed to do.  Can you please explain in simpler terms.

Thanks

[abhommies · Accepted solution]

DUDE..
all u need to do is go to ur c drive and make a folder name "Tmp" without comma
and then go to
>desktop>right click on my comp.>go to properties>advanced system properties>click on enviourment variables>

there are two temparory folders located
click on first temp. folder then click on edit after that change the value to "c:\Tmp" without commas

do the same for other temp. folder that is located there

then click oK and restart ur pc

its done u can install ur vmware

[jan18]

Thank you so much abhommies, for taking the time to help me out with your easy to follow walkthrough.

So much nicer than the unhelpful response from WoodyZ...

Thanks

Jan

[abhommies]

does it work..??

[jan18]

Hi abhommies,  Yes it does work and I have succesfully installed VMware.

Thank you very much for your help.

Regards

Jan

[Welshy2014]

"

DUDE..

all u need to do is go to ur c drive and make a folder name "Tmp" without comma

"

How exactly do I do that, please?  A dummies' step by step guide would be appreciated.

I get the same Script error of Expected ")".  I have tried various setup.exes, but the same thing -  Poxy Windoze!  it is mentioned above if the version was checked.  How is that done exactly please?

[WoodyZ]

Welshy2014 wrote:

"

DUDE..

all u need to do is go to ur c drive and make a folder name "Tmp" without comma

"

How exactly do I do that, please?  A dummies' step by step guide would be appreciated.

I get the same Script error of Expected ")".  I have tried various setup.exes, but the same thing -  Poxy Windoze!  it is mentioned above if the version was checked.  How is that done exactly please?

Have you tried using Google!?   You can easily Google "how to change temp folder in windows" and maybe even add the version after "windows".  I saw lots of step by step directions just using Google!

[Welshy2014]

I have worked it out for myself.

take your attitude elsewhere, your dragging the forum down.  this is the second attitude post from you within the SAME thread.

Don't worry - I won't be back again.

[WoodyZ]

@Welshy2014 You may not like my attitude, however I was just making a point while pointing out how simple it was to get the answer to your question!  Users that ask questions which have already been answered ad nauseum, have no business asking such a simple question that has already been answered and easily found using a search engine like Google!

[jan18]

When someone has a problem they can't work out for themselves, the first thing they do is turn to Google for an answer.

Google invariably directs the person to a Forum which specialises in the subject in question.

The person then searches the Forum for an answer but does not always find one...Or they find one but it is too technical for their limited knowledge...(as in my case).

The person then posts a question in the Forum hoping that someone will read it and provide an answer they can understand.

The answer I got from ‘WoodyZ’ was supercilious in attitude and not at all helpful.

Contrast that with the extremely helpful ‘walkthrough’ provide by ‘abhommies’ that was easy to follow and worked exactly as described.

10/10 for ‘abhommies’….....00/10 for ‘WoodyZ’.

Jan

[Synchr0nisity]

After reading through this entire post I didnt find that WoodyZ had much of an attitude at all. In fact, he was pretty explicit in his instructions in his attempt to assist you or anyone else reading this post. A lot of folks simply seek a handout when it comes to troubleshooting. Yes, a Google search led you to this forum but the fact that you're having such a difficult time may imply your lack of knowledge regarding software environments all together. Now I am not trying to be condescending, but if you are interested in experimenting with virtual environments then I would hope you that would know your way around an operating system, the command prompt, and somewhat of a working knowledge how a system is run. When I am learning something new, I might watch a how-to video on Youtube or read the FAQ and before I go installing any sort of program I make sure I understand how and why it works. Verifying that your download was not corrupted would be an excellent first step here. Downloads are corrupted for a myriad of different reasons and it turns out to be a common culprit in these situations. WoodyZ was simply stating that he would help if you were also willing to help yourself. Like I said too many folks want all the answers but will not participate in the troubleshooting process. Like the old saying, "if you cant take the heat... get out of the kitchen"

Abhommies answered your question to begin with using very explicit instructions and as it turned out, it worked for you. Rather than focus on who has what attitude, I would recommend gleaning the information offered here and learning your way around your computer a little better if you want to get involved with environments that sort of require an intermediate knowledge base. Too many people rely on others to do all the heavy lifting and this is what annoys many experts when someone asks for assistance while refusing to do some of the heavy lifting themselves before coming to the forums. Google how it works and gain some perspective: its a great tool for learning! Again, I am not trying to be condescending...I am merely showing you how to problem solve on your own. Listen and learn....and we will help you when you need it.

[other12345]

I am tryying to install the  VMware-Workstation-Full-10.0.4-2249910.x86_64  versioin and I am getting the same error .

I have made the Tmp folder whitout comma but I am still unable to install it i am getting this error :

file:///C:/Tmp/vmware_1416010405/index.htm?lang=1033&locale=1033 

[FMaruf]

Hi.

I am facing with same issue. Is there any solution?

other12345@other12345: Are you able to install?

[FMaruf]

Finally I am able to install VMware Workstation on my Windows 7 machine.
Steps:

1.  Extract Setup file by using command prompt as follows in some folder:

     C:\TempForVMInstall\VMware-workstation-full-10.0.0-1295980.exe -e C:\TempForVMInstall

2. Execute appropriate .msi file from extract folder in command prompt. Don't forget to pass EULA acceptance argument as follows:

     C:\vmptmp\vmwareworkstation_x64.msi EULAS_AGREED=1

Its DONE!

You will get VMware workstation installed.