[NTLUG:Discuss] Weird VMWare Performance

[David Simmons]

> This doesn't really seem like a VMWare issue as much as probably a
> 32bit/64bit conflict of some sort. What kind of hardware are you
running?

 hmmm....would you really think that the disparity in
performance is REALLY that different?  Hardware is a dual-core AMD
4200+
 
 Moved to 32bit OS since on my host/base Workstation, it
appears that the 64-bit FireFox plugin's aren't coming as quickly as I
believed that would....but that's another story...grin
 
 >
Also, I'm not sure exactly what the function of the option is, but you
> might try this from the VMWare console: Right-click the VM and
select
> "Upgrade virtual machine"


Ahhh...good idea...when I ran, I received the message, "Cannot
upgrade virtual machine:  The virtual machine's hardware is
up-to-date and does not need to be upgraded"
 
 darn - was
hoping that was it.
 
> As a last resort, you might consider
this. Do a proper shutdown on the
> virtual install of Windows,
then temporarily relocate all the files from
> the VM's directory
on the host box EXCEPT for the .vmx and the .vmdk
> files. Fire
the VM back up and see what happens.

 ok.......gave that a shot
(moving all files except .vmx & .vmdk) to a backup directory.....which
for me as the following:
 
 nvram
 vmware*.log

Windows 2000 Pro.vmsd
 Windows 2000 Pro.vmsd~
 Windows 2000
Pro.vmx~
 
 Started the machine and WOW....I can't believe
it...quick boot times have returned!  and quick file transfers have
returned (at least one way - usually I move large files OUT of the VMWare
...would take 50+ minutes....when moving one back in - because I don't
currently have one to move out - took the normal 8 minutes)....GREAT!
 
 Now for the truly Geeky to determine the issues?...grin


 Thanks - Dave