Allocating RAM for Xp on VMware fusion 2.0

I have a Macpro with 4 gb ram, and I will most likely use the macpro for Autocad and Rhino on windows. Thus, I'd like to allocate ram memory to XP as much as possible. Can I give all 4gb to XP?
I know the best option is to use Boot camp, but the xp cd I have is not with sp2. Also, I don't have Leopard DVD with me right now. (I am planning to buy Snow Leopard and Xp sp2 together)
So, how do I give more than 512mb to xp? When I install XP through vmware fusion 2.0, I don't see any option to increase ram memory from 512mb.

I think you are being a little aggressive with the RAM your giving to the guest. Don't forget Leopard needs room to run too. I would start with about 2.5 Gig to the Guest (VMware Fusion setting), then start the applications you will normally run in the windows guest. Use Task Manager to see how much "physical" memory you are using / have available in the guest and adjust accordingly. Don't forget Leopard is fairly memory hungry too, and if you starve it for for memory the whole machine will slow down while Leopard is swapping things in and out.
For whatever reason I have found that my Fusion Virtual Machines seem to need a little less RAM than a physical equivalent. In reality I bet you could get by with 2 Gig to the Guest for your needs. Also, if I remember correctly, XP has a limit of 3 Gig that it can address, so anything over that is wasted.

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Suppose I have enough ram for 2 or three VMWare fusion systems to that could benefit from file sharing. Is it possible to configiure each VMWare funsion instance to have a common read only file share on my desktop and a common read/write area on on my desktop?
This would allow me to extend the power and mustle of my Mac Book Air, Retina Display system to its best advantage. Whether native Mac processing or speciality linux or Windows systems as needed.
I am having trouble allowing more than one system to share the same read only and the same read/write areas so that software does the file locking and merge controls. Even if these do not share a common read/write area, it would be truly handy for drive space management for them to share a common read only area.
Thanks for your thoughtful input.
20 year IT Professional that loves Mac visual interfaces, outstanding performance and a *nix command line.
Don

It really denpends on the os running in the vm and what the permissions are set to on those shares.
I run a few vms on both a mac at home and windows at work and all other computers in my home or at work can connect to the vms without any problems. Even multiple computer at the same time.
It also depends on how you have set the vm up for networking. If you are setting it up as nat, instead of bridged, that can also cause problems access it from multiple system. With nat the vm is on its own network branch.

Split screen software of LG ultra wide monitor won't start with windows 7 installed with VMWare Fusion

I am using split screen sofware of LG but it is not working for me with vmware fusion 7. Is this a known problem? I am using an ultra wide monitor of LG (29um65), and installed windows 7 on my mac, by using VMware Fusion. But the software won't work of LG. It won't start. LG can't help me, because normally the software is working by using windows 7 on a windows pc. I got it also working on a mac , when I used other virtual software as Virtualbox VM, but it seems not to work with vmware fusion 7. Can somebody help me with this problem?

yes, I think you are right, but I used virtual box in the past, and had no problem with the LG software, so it has also to do wit VMWare Fusion I think.
Never the less we still don't have a solution :-)

Why can't I open my VMware fusion on Mountain Lion?

It says it does not support it which I means I've lost practically everything.
Do I have to upgrade my Vware Fusion?
Oh well, I'm one step closer to going back to Windows.
Frank

After two attempts at download (which is an improvent on the three attemtps needed for flash player) VMware Fusion is finally up and running.
First, thanks to all here who did their best to me.
Second, Apple you should be ashamed of yourselves for a disgusting customer unfriendly and user unfriendly product. The streess I suffered almost made me ill. Isn't it funny how many people accept the abysmal standards of Apple (and Microsoft to a certain degree) and yet would not tolerate those same standards in their TV, washing machines and maybe even cars, all of which have computers embedded in them. D A Norman said in his book "The Invisible Computer" that there should be no need for users to know or see what's under the bonnet. But of course nothing will be done as long as Apple customers remain silent.

Using VMWare Fusion for playing games

Hi all and I hope you can help.
I have a recent 17" MBP with 2GB of RAM and a Core 2 Duo and I am trying to get some decent game software running on it. To do this I have installed VMWare Fusion, XP Pro and Crysis.
My problem is, I can get the game to run but it is VERY choppy and unplayable.
I have tried various virtual settings, including using 1 and 2 processors, 512mb to 1.5gb RAM but never getting it to run properly.
I am not trying to run it full screen or anywhere near high settings and have allowed the game to scan the hardware to find it's optimal settings and still no luck.
I know Crysis is quite a heavy load but with the hardware in an MBP it should be able to run it without many problems.
Am I being too optimistic trying to run Crysis or are there a set of parameters that are optimised for doing this?

VMWare will also allow you to virtualize a boot camp partition.
The problem with virtualization and gaming is that, while you get direct CPU access and protected memory access, you do not get video access - so there is absolutely no video acceleration, it's all emulated or translated by the virtualizer.
You'll see a very minor CPU hit on anything that just using processor power or takes a lot of data (so long as you have enough physical RAM, and have enough RAM allocated to the virtual machine, to prevent disk swapping), but anything that needs video acceleration will suffer tremendously if it's virtualized.
In general, anything more than Solitare or Minesweeper, and you will want to use Bootcamp if there is no Mac OS X native version of the game (hooray for Blizzard, and all you other mac-native developers). I know the latest versions of VMWare and Parrallels all say they have new DirectX support, and Crossover has a version out just for gaming, but you'll disappoint yourself if you think these will do much more than just show the splash screen and a slide show for most games.
The good news is more game companies are starting to take Mac OS X seriously, and technologies such as Cider are helping developers port their code easier. But it's a long road, and the Macintosh has notoriously been spotty for gaming.

VMWare Fusion vs. Parallels Desktop for Mac + Captivate?

I'm likely to purchase a new MacBook Pro in the very near future, and wish to run Captivate on it. I've seen a few posts in this forum by folks using VMWare Fusion with mixed results. The posts are a couple of years old, so I'm curious to get the latest thoughts.
1. Which software -- VMW or Parallels -- would you recommend to run Captivate, and why?
2. Which version of Windows should I purchase?
3. What configuration do you recommend for the Mac: RAM, processor speed, hard drive speed (7200 vs 5400 rpm)?
Thanks.

HI,
I use VMWare Fusion on a souped up PC platform. I had been away from the MAC platform for over 10 years and had to allow myself time to get used to the new MAC OS interface. I found that switching between VMWare Fusion and the MAC OS was straightforward - after I got used to things. Since I don't want to invest in a new Adobe Technical Suite and a new Adobe CS4 Master Collection, I use VMWare Fusion on a daily basis.
I would much rather run everything on a real MAC, but since that alternative is not economic (nor are all features available) I am happy to run the MAC OS with my graphics card, and still have the full benefits of the graphics card when I'm running Photoshop and Illustrator from VMWare Fusion.

Fix for BT headset nightmare in VMWare Fusion? (Macbook Leopard)

Appreciate any help after struggling for over a day trying to connect a top Bluetooth headset (Jawbone)...
Thanks,
Mark
Openworld.com
CASE:
2 GB Ram Macbook
Leopard OS
Fusion 1.0 running WinXP Service Pack 2
Jawbone Bluetooth Headset
Bluetooth headset works for sound input/output when paired and turned on -- in Leopard OS (only)
Bluetooth Enabler installer for Windows successfully installed (as prompted by VMWare) from the Leopard CD drivers folder
VMWare's Sound, USB Bluetooth menu items in Fusion confirm association with Leopard
VMWare window Bluetooth icon (at bottom) shows Bluetooth link to Leopard remains OK
PROBLEM
Bluetooth control panel (in Mac OS) disappears for the entire time that WinXP is launched in Fusion
In WinXP, sound input/output to Jawbone headset does not work, even though the sharing icon for Bluetooth at bottom of VMWare Fusion window remains active (showing blue rather than black)
On exiting WinXP, the missing Bluetooth control panel in Leopard system preference reappears -- but a working link in Leopard with Jawbone headset can only be restored after a Macbook retstart
FIXES TRIED WITH APPLECARE (all unsuccessful)
Removing Library preferences (main and user-specific) for bluetooth and restarting
Zapping the PRAM
Creating a new user with Admin privileges, and creating a new linke
Removing the battery
NEXT STEPS
Please suggest any troubleshooting ideas ... Applecare tech support reps' concluded (after 3+ hours on two calls) that this may be a a VMWare Fusion 1.0 bug

This is no Mac, Leopard or Headset issue - I experience the same on a MacMini DualCore, OS 10.4.11, VMWare Fusion 1.0 and Win2K.
Another guy was even less lucky:
http://communities.vmware.com/thread/104908
Let's ask VMware about it.

Will upgrading ram improve speed in Mac and windows (VMware fusion)?

I Am using VMware fusion for music production and that program requires a lot of workspace. I have a MacBook Pro 4gb ram and when I turn VMware on it goes to 2 gb ram in Mac and 2 gb ram in windows. My Mac speed is normal when VMware fusion is turned off but when I turn it on my Mac is very slow. Will upgrading ram improve speed in mac and also in windows (windows is also very slow)
Btw my english isn't very good

Adding RAM only makes it possible to run more programs concurrently. It doesn't speed up the computer nor make games run faster. What it can do is prevent the system from having to use disk-based VM when it runs out of RAM because you are trying to run too many applications concurrently or using applications that are extremely RAM hungry. It will improve the performance of applications that run mostly in RAM or when loading programs.
In your case it will most likely help. You should plan on at least 8 GBs or more, depending upon what your model supports.

VMware Fusion Ideal Settings for Best performance

Can someone please help with the ideal settings for VMware Fusion on mac for best performance.
My Machine Details
MacBook Pro (13-inch Late 2011), Mac OS X (10.7.3)
Processor : 2.8 GHz Intel Core
Memory : 16 GB 1333 MHz DDR3
Storage : 750 GB SATA Disk
Graphics : Intel HD Graphics 3000 512 MB
Am using VMware Fusion Version 4.1.2
At Present the resources I have allocated for VMFusion are
Processor : 1 Core
Memory : 4 GB
Thanks
Brij

VMware Fusion doesn't slow down the Mac just because having it installed. You have 16 GB of memory in the computer and you assigned 4 GB for the virtual machine you have, so you shouldn't have any memory problem. Also, your Mac has got a great processor that run virtual machines without any problem.
If you feel your Mac slow while running the virtual machine, just reduce the amount of memory assigned to the virtual machine, depending on the operating system you have in the virtual machine. For example, I recommend 2 GB or more for Windows 7, and you can run Linux virtualized assigning only 512 MB of memory

Which version of windows 7 is needed for vmware fusion 5 - 32 or 64 bit

I just downloaded VMWare Fusion 5 and am in the process of getting Windows 7 from the Microsoft Store. Which version of windows is needed to run properly on my Mac - 32-bit or 64-bit? I believe it's the .iso application too, right?
Thanks!

vegasgator wrote:
here are my specs:
i've got a 2.3 GHz i7, 8GB RAM
I only plan on running 3 Windows programs thru Fusion and Internet Explorer some. i think i want to save as much capacity or power for my Mac so would 32-bit be better or does that not make a difference?
Thanks again
32 or 64 makes little difference, and when you are not running Windows (Fusion) your Mac has all the power it had before you installed Windows.

Vmware Fusion Beta for Mac OSX Released Today

I don't know if this is the correct forum; if it's not, please pardon me.
VMware Fusion Beta for Mac OSX has been released today. This product, while the developers admit has some bugs in it, promises to make virtual computing a whole lot easier and would eliminate for many (not all) the need to use Boot Camp. The link for this new program is http://www.vmware.com/products/beta/fusion/
On that page you can find links for support and forums as well.
If you need a free virtual appliance to use with Fusion, then use this link http://www.vmware.com/vmtn/appliances/
Currently, there is no charge for using the BETA program. The VMWare folks are asking people to give feedback on their use of the product.
This is what we've been waiting for to purchase our new MAC. I can say without a doubt that from my own experience with Linux boxes, VMWare is the best virtual solution on the market. It's easy to configure and supports a wide variety of hardware and OSs. I can even move the virtual machines I created under Linux to my new MAC when I receive it.
The time has finally dawned for me to retire the last remaining pc towerbox in my home. My wife and I recently expunged one of those machines earlier this week and are eagerly looking forward to getting rid of the other one.
We am really looking forward to purchasing the new Mac Pro. What makes it especially appealing for us is it's scalability and the fact that we can use our current hardware,including our Kensington Track Ball mouse and current monitor with it, although we are taking a serious look at a new Apple Display as well.
Many thanks to everyone for taking the time to read this post. I am looking forward to joining and my wife is looking forward to rejoining the MAC community.

You might try the VMWare beta forum:
http://www.vmware.com/community/forum.jspa?forumID=371
Susan

How many licenses for Windows 7 via both Boot Camp and either VMware Fusion or Parallels on the same MacBook?

This concerns a white MacBook running OS X 10.5.8 Leopard.
If I install Windows 7 on my MacBook with Boot Camp, and then use either VMware Fusion or Parallels to access that Boot Camp partition, will I need to buy two Windows licenses from Microsoft?
I had not anticipated this, but when calling VMware and Parallels to check out the tech support services of the two companies, the person at VMware mentioned that I would need two licenses. When I called Parallels, I then asked the person at that company whether two Windows licenses would be needed. That person told me that only one license would be necessary.
I then called Microsoft. The representative there told me that my question could not be answered by Microsoft because that company does not provide support for users installing Windows on Apple computers.
After that, I called Apple. The Apple representative was not familiar with this type of issue. She mentioned the possibility that the VMware Fusion and Parallels products might be different, and that that might be why using the former would involve two licenses and using the latter would involve only one license.
Has anyone had experience with installing Windows 7 via Boot Camp, and then accessing that Windows 7 installation from VMware Fusion or Parallels? If so, did you have to buy two Windows licenses?

One license. You may have to re-register Windows online when you start it up in Parallels because Windows sees that it is now running on new hardware (virtualized) and thinks it has been installed on a new computer. If the online re-registration does not work, just call the registration number and go through the automated registration process. Once re-registered then use Windows from Parallels. If you are also installing MS Office in Windows you will need to go through the same process again for registering Office.
The process is automated, simple, and free. You have made the process more complicated than it is by calling Apple, Parallels, and Microsoft when there is an automated MS registration number to call.

Vmware fusion/windows 7 for windows programming

I need to use a Mac and a Windows machine for teaching introductory CS classes - programming in java, web development, programming in visual basic and c#, etc.
I have a 17" MBP running vmwareand windows 7.
So far it runs the following perfectly: ms office applications, dr. java, webuilder (web editor), etc. As far as I have tested it so far it is running Visual Basic flawlessly but I've only run a couple of programs.
Does anyone here have EXTENSIVE experience running:
Java
MS C#
MS Visual Basic
NetBeans
Apache
PHP
and other similar environments
in a VMWare Fusion window with Windows 7 installed?
Much thanks

Yes. I'm running Visual Studio, MS SQL Server, Apache/iiS (with PHP and MySql) NetBeans, Eclipse, WebBuilder, ExpressionWeb4, and several other SDKs and IDEs. No problems over about two years. Windows 7 64 bit, Fusion.

USB interface locked for windows-based application via VMWare fusion 3

recently I found some applications based on windows XP (I used Vmware fusion 3 on mac OS X 10.6.3, macbook pro) can't find the h/w connected to USB interface..e.g.
I have a 3G wireless modem card, the console in windows (of course based on virtual machine VMWARE) says no any modem card founded when I connected to my mac pro with USB interface..
another case is I use ebank client s/w with U-key.. of course doesn't find any U-KEY when i insert it too..
It seems that the USB interface is locked when I use windows-base application via virtual machine, right?

yes, your suggestions are very useful.. I tried again..it asked me to select if connecting to "windows" or "mac".. I made the mistakes before.. Now I selected "windows" and it was okay..
btw, one more question about the bridge connection.. when I dial through my 3G modem card (based on windows XP), I just only use IE as the web browser.. Safari is not ok. I assumed that I should make a bridge connection between 3G modem card and LAN connection, right? If yes, how to do it? I can't select two connections once a time in control panel..
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VMWare Fusion support for Windows 7?

Does anyone know when VMWare Fusion will come out with an update that supports Windows 7?
I've heard that it can/does work, you just have to choose "Windows Vista" from the list of OSs and make a few tweaks. Still, I don't like using anything in any sort of beta so am hoping they'll have an update out soon that has official support for Windows 7 (i.e. it shows up as an OS choice in the list).
Anybody know?
Thanks.

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Allocating RAM for Xp on VMware fusion 2.0

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