I'm assuming that the kernel module compilation succeeded, but the module loading is what's failing
Original Message:
Sent: Jul 22, 2025 01:22 PM
From: Samuel Goncalves
Subject: Ubuntu and Vmware workstation pro after installation of new kernel
It didn't work for me, using Ubuntu kernel 6.14.0-24-generic, VMware Workstation 17.6.3 build-24583834,
even using the command vmware-modconfig --console --install-all
I get this:
...
Starting VMware services:
Virtual machine monitor failed
Virtual machine communication interface done
VM communication interface socket family done
Virtual ethernet failed
VMware Authentication Daemon done
Unable to start services
Original Message:
Sent: Jul 08, 2025 09:40 AM
From: Technogeezer
Subject: Ubuntu and Vmware workstation pro after installation of new kernel
That's correct. No patches are needed to the kernel modules for WS 17.6.3 and kernel 6.14.
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- Paul (technogeezer)
vExpert 2025
Original Message:
Sent: Jul 08, 2025 04:52 AM
From: John Austin
Subject: Ubuntu and Vmware workstation pro after installation of new kernel
Hi
The patches being discussed are for kernel 6.15.x and not 6.14.x
I do not believe that any patches are need for 6.14.x and WS 17.6.3
You do need the kernel-devel package that matches the running kernel.
I have
kernel-6.15.4-200.fc42.x86_64
kernel-devel-6.15.4-200.fc42.x86_64
If I am correct then if you just run "vmware" in a root terminal
WS will compile and install the modules automatically if required.
This should do the same thing
su -
vmware-modconfig --console --install-all
Original Message:
Sent: Jul 07, 2025 12:19 PM
From: Paolo Meravigliao
Subject: Ubuntu and Vmware workstation pro after installation of new kernel
Hi
ivan@ivan-NUC10i7FNH:~$ uname -r
6.14.0-23-generic
VMware® Workstation 17 Pro
Version: 17.6.3 build-24583834
Just to clarify my doubt, the command I do after installation of new kernel are correct?
Thanks
Ivan
Original Message:
Sent: Jul 07, 2025 09:43 AM
From: John Austin
Subject: Ubuntu and Vmware workstation pro after installation of new kernel
Hello
The very first thing is to be certain that we are talking about the same kernel & WS version.
Earlier in the post you say "I'm using kernel "Linux 6.14.0-22-generic""
What does uname -r say?
My machine gives
ja@meon ~ 1$ uname -r
6.15.4-200.fc42.x86_64
Workstation shows
Version: 17.6.3 build-24583834
The patches I am talking about are for patching WS 17.6.3 "modules" vmmon & vmnet such that they compile with kernel 6.15.x
Original Message:
Sent: Jul 06, 2025 12:30 PM
From: Paolo Meravigliao
Subject: Ubuntu and Vmware workstation pro after installation of new kernel
Hi,
I have to execute those command?
#As root - Compile and install the kernel modulessu -vmware-modconfig --console --install-allEND_COMMENT2#-------------------------------------------------------------------------------cd $1list=`find * -type f | grep -E -e '.[ch]$|Makefile'`for j in $listdodiff -u $j $2/$jdone
Original Message:
Sent: Jul 06, 2025 06:54 AM
From: John Austin
Subject: Ubuntu and Vmware workstation pro after installation of new kernel
Hi
I attach my very simple diff script only the last 6 lines do anything.
The rest is a list of commands that are intended to remind me what to
do next time.
Also attached are "MY" diff files which should be the same/or close
to those posted elsewhere.
Hope it helps
Original Message:
Sent: Jul 05, 2025 05:15 AM
From: Paolo Meravigliao
Subject: Ubuntu and Vmware workstation pro after installation of new kernel
Hi thanks for your reply. I have attacched my system config.
I'm not an expert with compiling.
Can you tell me how to do?
Thanks
Original Message:
Sent: Jul 03, 2025 09:53 AM
From: John Austin
Subject: Ubuntu and Vmware workstation pro after installation of new kernel
I have a very short script that does diff between a unmodified vmmon or vmnet and modified versions.
Last 6 lines of the file.
I created the modified versions using the changes shown on
https://github.com/mkubecek/vmware-host-modules/issues/306
(by hand - not using patch)
hence I have my own patch files.
The rest of the script is comments to help me try to understand what is going on.
The comments can be cut & pasted into a terminal and run.
A large section is concerned with untarring, applying the patches, tarring and compiling - it might
help.
The line that does all the work is
vmware-modconfig --console --install-all
On Thu, 2025-07-03 at 12:03 +0000, Paolo Meravigliao via Broadcom wrote:
> ivan@ivan-NUC10i7FNH:~$ sudo make -C vmmon-only
> make: ingresso nella directory «/home/ivan»
> make: *** vmmon-only: File o directory non esistente. Arresto.
> make: uscita dalla directory «/home/ivan»
> ivan@ivan-NUC10i7FNH:~$
>
>
> Doesen't work, I'm using kernel "Linux 6.14.0-22-generic".
>
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> -------------------------------------------
> Original Message:
> Sent: Jul 03, 2025 06:24 AM
> From: John Austin
> Subject: Ubuntu and Vmware workstation pro after installation of new kernel
>
> Try the gory details here.
> https://github.com/mkubecek/vmware-host-modules/issues/306 <
> https://github.com/mkubecek/vmware-host-modules/issues/306>
>
> Worked for me on F42, kernel 6.15.4-200.fc42.x86_64 & WS 17.6.3
>
> Maybe these are relevant if you are talking kernel 6.16.x
> https://github.com/mkubecek/vmware-host-modules/issues/306#issuecomment-3004879683 <
> https://github.com/mkubecek/vmware-host-modules/issues/306#issuecomment-3004879683>
> https://github.com/mkubecek/vmware-host-modules/issues/306#issuecomment-2916763651 <
> https://github.com/mkubecek/vmware-host-modules/issues/306#issuecomment-2916763651>
>
>
> On Thu, 2025-07-03 at 08:29 +0000, Paolo Meravigliao via Broadcom wrote:
> > The commad I do after installation of new kernel are correct?
> >
> >
> > dmesg output attached.
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> > Thanks
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> >
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