ubuntu wont install in vmware

cadogan222 · 02-13-2010, 09:26 PM

iam trying too install ubuntu 9.10 32 bit on vmware version 7.everytime i get too this window for the install,it wont let me go any further.

http://i47.tinypic.com/2i8khsh.png

i tried everything i can think of but it just wont go past that screen.ive installed it in older version,but this one just doesnt work for me.anyone else have this problem?

TB0ne · 02-13-2010, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cadogan222

iam trying too install ubuntu 9.10 32 bit on vmware version 7.everytime i get too this window for the install,it wont let me go any further.

http://i47.tinypic.com/2i8khsh.png

i tried everything i can think of but it just wont go past that screen.ive installed it in older version,but this one just doesnt work for me.anyone else have this problem?

Sorry, not seeing the problem. That picture indicates you have to press enter, or somehow select "Install Ubuntu", before it continues/does anything.

Are you doing that?? If so, what does it do? Or are you saying it locks up and won't LET you select it?? Are you getting any errors on the VMware console? Have you tried booting with "noacpi"?

cadogan222 · 02-13-2010, 10:35 PM

i click in the window so iam in the vm window,but it wont let me run any of those options.i hit the enter key on each one and just the little cd icon blinks on the bottom right.how do u run the noacpi command?

cadogan222 · 02-13-2010, 10:41 PM

i tried all those commands,but it still wont let me install it.all it does is have the cd icon blink.

worm5252 · 02-13-2010, 11:07 PM

I have never done it on Vmware workstation. Can you create a VM in vmware workstation or do you have to have vmware server to create a vm? I thought workstation was only to use existing VMs similar to what vmware player does.

On a side note, I have installed the same version of ubuntu in Vmware Server 2 just fine.

cadogan222 · 02-13-2010, 11:24 PM

yeah there is an option too create a new vmware thing when you start.i tried too install it in using virtual box,and i ran into the same problem.iam using windows 7(32 bit),but iam not sure if that would make a difference.i dont know if its me or vmware thats causing this problem.iam using vmware version 7.0.1 build-227600.maybe ill try vmware server if i cant figure this out and see if that makes a difference.

worm5252 · 02-13-2010, 11:42 PM

Since you don't have any virtual machines yet have you tried reinstalling vmware workstation to make sure nothing is corrupt?

FoxXxwp · 02-14-2010, 12:24 AM

Try to run Ubuntu on the LiveCD, then click the install shortcut on the desktop.

cadogan222 · 02-14-2010, 02:30 AM

iam downloading vmware server now too try it out.ill let you know how it works out.

cadogan222 · 02-14-2010, 02:52 AM

i tried vmware server,but that one is more confusing than the other version.lol.ill just try too dual boot it the other way.thanks for the help.