Keeps asking for .vmdk file when guest is started (vmware workstation pro 17.5 )

eigilkrogh — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 02:46:22 GMT

Each time I start a specific guest in my vmware workstation pro 17.5 (windows 11 host) it asks for a .vmdk file:

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File not found: D:\VMWare_Machines\gggg\yyy.vmdk
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What can be the reason for that?

The .vmdk is found at D:\VMWare_Machines\gggg\yyy.vmdk I just have to browse to the .vmdk file and open it ??!!

Eigil

Re: Keeps asking for .vmdk file when guest is started (vmware workstation pro 17.5 )

scott28tt — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 19:43:58 GMT

I suggest posting a screenshot of the error message, and a full directory listing of the folder which contains the VM files.

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Keeps asking for .vmdk file when guest is started (vmware workstation pro 17.5 )

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