VMware Workstation 7 freezes on Windows XP SP3

[dan795]

Hi,

When I start VMware Workstation 7 on my pc, it freezes even if I don't run any machine.

I can't close it, nor ending the task through the Task Manager (as it also hangs).

I need to force shut down via the Power Button.

My pc specs are:

Windows XP SP 3

Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q9400 @ 2.66GHZ

2 GB of RAM

Physical Address Extension (it freezes with and without PAE)

I should mention that it did work in the past. It only happened in the last week.

Any idea?

Dan

[a_p_ · Accepted solution]

Dan,

did you install anything new or updates (Windows update, virus scan patterns, firewall rules,...)

As a first step, try disable virus scan and firewall. If this helps check their logs.

André

[dan795]

You're right. It was the ZoneAlarm Pro firewall.

When I close it, VMware works as usual.

Thank you very much.

Do you have an idea, how can I solve this conflict, so I can use VMware and the firewall simultaneously?

[a_p_]

Dan,

I don't know ZoneAlarm, however with most firewall products, you should be able to configure rules/exceptions.

André