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VirtualMachine stops VMware processes that run in the background when VMware Fusion is not running.
What's New
Version 1.5:
- Code Rewrite.
- Read Online Documentation First.
- Only for Advanced Users.
Requirements
PPC / Intel, Mac OS X 10.5.6 or later.
PPC / Intel, Mac OS X 10.5.6 or later.
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| Downloads:5,740 |
| Version Downloads:2,810 |
| Type:Utilities : AppleScript |
| License:Free |
| Date:25 Apr 2011 |
| Platform:PPC / Intel |
| Price:Free |
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VirtualMachine stops VMware processes that run in the background when VMware Fusion is not running.
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Antoinesynopsis reviewed on 25 Apr 2011
Installation is a bit hardy, that's why it is written "Only for advanced users".
Follow the installation instructions given in the file "VirtualMachine Help.webloc" otherwise it wouldn't work !
This app is useful for me but we can can do without... So if you don't understand how to install this or have a doubt, don't hurt your head, it isn't the end of time.
I hope the dev will try to implement an easier installation process.
Another thing : I didn't find the traditional icon of VM. I think it was zapped by the compression method used by the dev, excluding .icns. Or perhaps it's my compression softs...
I think this soft is a good idea but neads to be improved. Carry on !
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I'm sticking with v1.4 for now; I already have apps that use the default app icon, and i don't want to get them confused with this one.
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Mikaelf reviewed on 09 Sep 2010
Ever since I had this running on my Mac (no benefits noted at all while it was installed) VMware will not work properly. It will not start after a reboot. I've removed and re-installed VMware several times. Still doesn't work.
/Mikael
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Not impressed...
/Mikael
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You can ask me for that script (V1.3) iceguy AT freenet.de
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I actually had to place growl in trash, to test the script properly, just stopping growl wasn't enough for testing purposes
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I need assistance. I no longer wish to use this program (just my choice, nothing against the program), but now the vm processes that normally would start on boot, no longer start, no matter what toggle state I try.
I've tried running Virtual Machine so that processes are running at Fusion is running. I then quit Fusion normally (do not use Virtual MAchine). REboot, VM processes (vmnet, vmdhcp, etc) are not running, I have to use Virtual MAchine to launch Fusion.
I've tried the other way. Using Virtual Machine to close Fusion. I reboot, no VM processes start .
I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling Fusion, assuming that would reset any auto start on the necessary VM processes. Still doesn't work. No matter what I do, the VM processes won't start on boot, I have to use Virtual Machine to launch Fusion.
I simply just want to return back to the way it was as if Virtual MAchine had never been used, and simply be able to just launch and close Fusion normally.
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Uninstall Script can be downloaded here @ http://db.tt/lptwIM
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I appreciate the response on how to restore my system, but with all due respect, what effort would it be for you to include these instructions with the download? As a developer of software, you almost have an obligation, or at least as common courtesy, to provide a easily documented means for your users to uninstall your software, especially something that makes significant 'low level' changes. I spent an hour uninstalling and reinstall Fusion. I really shouldn't need to have to email the developer of a program, or read through forum messages to find out how to recover from something your software has done to my system.
Please consider that. Not giving users a way to uninstall isn't going to encourage them to use your software.
Thanks for your consideration.
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I might do a screencast showing the app in action, without passwords prompts.
For it to work you should do the following steps below at your own risk, though have been tested by me and visudo will also test before saving (risks are therefore very low). Sweet, no more entering passwords or fingerswipes.
Open terminal.app
Type sudo visudo -s
Enter password
Type i (to insert text)
Insert at the very bottom (copy/paste):
username ALL= NOPASSWD: /bin/launchctl unload -w /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.vmware.launchd.vmware.plist,/bin/sh Library/Application Support/VMware Fusion/boot.sh --start,/bin/sh /Library/Application Support/VMware Fusion/boot.sh --stop
Change text username to that of user logged in, in my case username = administrator
---Optional Info---
"1) Will work only for user with username (1 user) - username ALL= NOPASSWD:"
"2) Will work for all users (every user) - ALL ALL = NOPASSWD:"
---Optional Info End---
Press button escape to exit insert mode
Type :wq (to write and quit)
Type sudo -k
Upon finding an error, visudo will print a message stating the line number(s) where the error occurred and the user will receive the "What now?" prompt. At this point the user may enter "e" to re-edit the sudoers file to correct the error(s
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Open Terminal and type these commands:
cd
chmod u+s Contents/MacOS/applet
sudo chown root Contents/MacOS/applet
The last one will ask for your password. Once this is done, VirtualMachine will not ask for your password again.
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cd [drag and drop VirtualMachine here]
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But if i start the tool , i get an window which asks for App growlhelper . ( i dont have)
Screenshoot: http://up.picr.de/5002882.jpg
Perhaps only an small bug in the non growl version.
Thanks !!!
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"Add support for Growl. Only use version 1.2 if you have Growl installed otherwise resort to the previous version, version 1.1."
Q: Is it possible you make an version without growl need ( i dont like it) but also has fixes since 1.1 ?
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One, thing is, there is no doc file, and I don't see how to uninstall it. When I tried to just trash the app, it causes VMWare to not be able to launch machines.
-Walt
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Then open terminal:
sudo launchctl load -w /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.vmware.launchd.vmware.plist
Then wait a couple of seconds, and start VMware, otherwise reboot
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Where would I put in my password?
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I love the idea of this script but thought I'd do it a little differently. After disabling the startup/login items, the script just does this:
set b to "'/Library/Application Support/VMware Fusion/boot.sh'"
do shell script b & " --start" with administrator privileges
do shell script "(open -b com.vmware.fusion -W; " & b & " --stop) &> /dev/null &" with administrator privileges
This ensures the services will be stopped as soon as you quit Fusion, so you don't have to run VirtualMachine again. Then I set permissions on the applet:
rwsrwxr-x root admin
This is perhaps insecure but makes it run as root every time, so I don't have to enter a password :)
Special Version that requires no password input, can be downloaded @ http://db.tt/IJn2B6
For it to work you should do the following steps below at your own risk, though have been tested by me. Sweet, no more entering passwords or fingerswipes.
Open terminal.app
Type sudo visudo -s
Enter password
Type i (to insert text)
Insert at the very bottom (copy/paste):
username ALL= NOPASSWD: /bin/launchctl unload -w /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.vmware.launchd.vmware.plist,/bin/sh Library/Application Support/VMware Fusion/boot.sh --start,/bin/sh /Library/Application Support/VMware Fusion/boot.sh --stop
Change text username to that of user logged in, in my case username = administrator
Press button escape to exit insert mode
Type :wq (to write and quit)
Type sudo -k
Upon finding an error, visudo will print a message stating the line number(s) where the error occurred and the user will receive the "What now?" prompt. At this point the user may enter "e" to re-edit the sudoers file to correct the error(s)
1) Will work only for user with username (1 user)
username ALL= NOPASSWD:
2) Will work for all users (every user)
ALL ALL = NOPASSWD:
Same as 1.3 but no password required, if you have done the previous steps.
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By the way, this is misleading
"Speed up VMWare Fusion's boot time and improve performance."
Should be
"Speed up Mac's boot time and improve performance."
Add support for Growl. Only use version 1.2 if you have Growl installed otherwise resort to the previous version, version 1.1.
Now with Growl, you are notified, and get to read/see whatever is going on. I think it is pretty cool.
I have a fingerprint reader embedded in my laptop, saves me from entering passwords all the time. This would be a great option for Apple to offer in existing products.
It is not related to VirtualMachine, but it shares the same idea
Although I have had the idea since last year, I never got around to programming it, because I din't know about programming until now.
It is cool, to see that people can have the same idea and seeing different implentations of the idea is even cooler.
I suggest you check it out, though his implentation is not update proof, I suspect it will work as well.
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I've uninstalled and reinstalled Fusion twice. I don't want to have to do it again.
Please advise -- immediately!!!!
Thank you,
sloshu
Nocki-&-Yogie rated on 27 Mar 2012
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Antoinesynopsis rated on 25 Apr 2011