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CodingFox

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Registered: 2024-07-15

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VMware Workstation 16.2.x won't work, help!

I've been trying to make VMware to work for hours now, but I always have problems.
When I install it from the bundle file, it can't get through the modconfig stage, even with vmware-host-modules. When installing from AUR, it opens but gives an error about /dev/vmmon not existing. When I start the service, it gives an error about /dev/vmci not existing. Each solution I found had its own problems. Help!
Note: My Secure Boot is off.

Last edited by CodingFox (2024-07-16 06:25:40)

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Base: Dell OptiPlex 3020, Videocard: AMD Radeon R5 240, RAM: 8GB(4x4), OS: Arch Linux + Windows 10 dualboot

WorMzy

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Re: VMware Workstation 16.2.x won't work, help!

Have you seen https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/VMware … dule_vmmon ?

Mod note: Moving to AUR Issues.

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CodingFox

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Registered: 2024-07-15

Posts: 9

Re: VMware Workstation 16.2.x won't work, help!

Thanks, it finally worked!

Last edited by CodingFox (2024-07-16 07:22:49)

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Arch Linux = problems, but also Arch != problems!
PC Specs:
Base: Dell OptiPlex 3020, Videocard: AMD Radeon R5 240, RAM: 8GB(4x4), OS: Arch Linux + Windows 10 dualboot