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I can't enable shared folders in VMWare 8. Any selections is gray!!
I've tried run as Administrator but it is always GRAY.
SPnova
Posted 2012-06-25T11:44:41.120
Reputation: 93
Why I can't enable shared folders in VMWare?
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The VM must be powered off, not suspended, to change that setting. Boot the VM, then do a proper shutdown inside the VM, you should then be able to change that setting.
Scott Chamberlain
Posted 2012-06-25T11:44:41.120
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I know this probably goes without saying, but have you done VM > Install VMware Tools from the VMware Workstation menu? VMware Workstation temporarily connects the virtual machine's first virtual CD-ROM drive to the ISO image file that contains the VMware Tools installer for your guest operating system and you are ready to begin the installation process.
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This is because your VM is configured as a "Shared VM." You need to move it out of the "Shared VM's" folder in VMWare Workstation.
Ernest
Posted 2012-06-25T11:44:41.120
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Update Vmware tools and enable "Network sharing" - works for me.
Mads Gad Krogsgaard
Posted 2012-06-25T11:44:41.120
Reputation: 1
This is still true as of Version 15.xx (2019) in case anyone new is wondering! – Hobbamok – 2019-12-05T09:20:46.923
This is not true in current versions of VMware Workstation (at least 8, 9, not sure about older ones). – pabouk – 2013-07-27T19:28:08.653