VMware Update.....

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    So recently my VMware wont run ever since they updated. I tried to follow the same download steps as the Guide but i still run into errors. Anyone else having problem with the update or know a solution to my problem? It would be greatly appreciated Dx
     
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    You are having issues since which update?
    And what issues are you facing, any error codes?
     
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    When i download everything and try to boot my vmware its says "//global//vmx86" or something like that. Also it updated to vmware workstation pro 15.
     
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    Could you provide a screenshot of the error?

    Unable to find much info based on the current description
     
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    i got it running now lol. Only problem is i downloaded royals on my vmware and keep getting "Error code: -2147467259"
     
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    Its due to the new microsoft windows update in which MS restricts older (unsupported) unsecure software and blocks it automatically.

    I found using microsofts "Administrator Compatibility Tool 64bit" to be useful.

    You can go to database and disable VMWare there using that tool and it'll most likely run again.
     
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    Uh how
     
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    Oh wait. Does your VMware start?

    You only have the issue of not being able to run Royals?

    Right click the desktop exe for Royals and go to compatibility settings.

    Set to:

    Run in mode for "Windows 2000"

    It should work
     
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    When I click the royals shortcut I get the error. Also I think I tried changing the compatibility
     
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    Yeah RIGHT click the shortcut and open the properties.

    Then you can in the compatibility tab and set it to: Run in mode for Windows 2000
     
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    Do I reset VMware afterwards?
     
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    I dont know what you mean by reset. Just do as i wrote in the above reply
     
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    try what i wrote? it should work
     
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    I can't atm
     
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    it didnt work
     
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    Then set your monitor refresh rate to 60Hz, that might work
     

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