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  • 1.  Program froze when updating, not sure how to fix, screen shot of error in post.

    Posted Aug 15, 2019 06:14 PM

    So, I was updating my windows in VMware Fusion and it froze and I had to reboot the computer.  When I rebooted the computer and opened up windows on my Mac again, a message popped up and I don't know what to do.  I can't loose the stuff I have in windows if I discard.there is the screenshot I took of the pop up. I really need this to get fixed asap and I don't know what to do nor can I find support help right now.  if anyone can help, I'll love you forever, thanks.



  • 2.  RE: Program froze when updating, not sure how to fix, screen shot of error in post.

    Posted Aug 15, 2019 07:30 PM

    If a vmem file is reported to be corrupt - delete it unless you are doing a forensic investigation.

    In most cases it is enough to just delete the file - sometimes you also need to delete the reference to that file in the vmx-file.



  • 3.  RE: Program froze when updating, not sure how to fix, screen shot of error in post.

    Posted Aug 16, 2019 12:04 AM

    Are you recommending clicking on the discard button. If I do, won't I lose my Windows 7 Pro along with all the other programs?

    Would everything be preserved and corrected if I would do a system upgrade to the newest version of VMware?



  • 4.  RE: Program froze when updating, not sure how to fix, screen shot of error in post.

    Posted Aug 16, 2019 12:42 AM

    Your VM is trying to wake up from its suspended state - but then notices that the file used to represent the virtual RAM is corrupt.

    Discarding the vmem-file and the suspended is the equivalent of an unexpected shut down like from a power failure.

    Once you discarded the suspended state it will start fresh.

    You may lose files that were in memory when you suspended the VM the last time.
    But nothing serious should happen.
    > Would everything be preserved and corrected if I would do a system upgrade to the newest version of VMware?
    Thats the equivalent of trying to fix the flat tyres of your car by replacing the engine.

    You may have a more powerful car afterwards but you still cant drive it because of the flat tyre.

    If you are worried and too scared to discard the vmem - backup the VM first.

    What ever you try - the next step will require to get rid of the corrupt suspended state.