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[Tutorial] How to Fix "This Program Can Not be Run Under VMware"

[Tutorial] How to Fix "This Program Can Not be Run Under VMware"

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X3non
X3non
X3non
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28-04-2017, 03:18 PM
#1



If you've tried running a software in a virtual PC and you get an error stating "This Program can not be run under VMware!". This guide would show how to fix the error in the picture below.
[Image: How-to-Fix-This-program-can-not-be-run-u...rror-1.jpg]


How to Fix "This Program Can Not be Run Under VMware" Error


Follow the steps below to fix the error "This program can not be run under VMware"

  1. Shutdown the OS of the Virtual Machine

    [Image: How-to-Fix-This-program-can-not-be-run-u...rror-2.jpg]

  2. Navigate to "C:\Users\*Your_User_Name*\Documents\Virtual Machines\*Your Windows version*"
    Code:

    Where
    C: the drive where windows is installed
    X3non: your username on windows
    Windows XP Professional: the name of the virtual machine

    [Image: How-to-Fix-This-program-can-not-be-run-u...rror-3.jpg]

  3. Right click on and edit the .vmx file using Notepad++

    [Image: How-to-Fix-This-program-can-not-be-run-u...rror-4.jpg]

  4. Scroll to the bottom and add a new line with the values below then save the file
    Code:

    Add monitor_control.restrict_backdoor = "true"

    [Image: How-to-Fix-This-program-can-not-be-run-u...rror-5.jpg]

  5. Now, you can launch the software again under the Virtual Machine

    [Image: How-to-Fix-This-program-can-not-be-run-u...rror-6.jpg]


Important Notice
  • The guide assumes that you are using a Windows PC
  • The guide assumes that you are using VMware not Virtual Box
  • Miracle box was used as an example in the guide but the fix could work for other programs so long as its VMware, left for you to try it out.
  • It's possible that new versions of vmprotect will nullify and render this method ineffective, it's yet to be seen
This post was last modified: 05-10-2019, 02:34 AM by X3non.
Whitehat15
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03-09-2019, 01:28 PM
#2
(28-04-2017, 03:18 PM)X3non If ...
This post was last modified: 03-09-2019, 04:49 PM by X3non.
X3non
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X3non
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03-09-2019, 06:10 PM
#3
(03-09-2019, 01:28 PM)Whitehat15 ...

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Whitehat15
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14-09-2019, 12:24 AM
#4
(03-09-2019, 06:10 PM)X3non
(03-09-2019, 01:28 PM)Whitehat15 ...

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tried it, but it didnt work
X3non
X3non
X3non
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14-09-2019, 10:18 AM
#5



(14-09-2019, 12:24 AM)Whitehat15 tried it, but it didnt work

this is for windows PC not linux
Whitehat15
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15-09-2019, 08:22 PM
#6
(14-09-2019, 10:18 AM)X3non
(14-09-2019, 12:24 AM)Whitehat15 tried it, but it didnt work

this is for windows PC not linux

any idea for linux?
X3non
X3non
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16-09-2019, 12:18 PM
#7
(15-09-2019, 08:22 PM)Whitehat15 any idea for linux?

No
kagbontaen
kagbontaen
kagbontaen
Techie Member
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16-12-2019, 10:53 PM
#8
For those using hyper-v on Windows 10. Just go to your bios and disable virtualisation. It miracle box should run fine. You can enable it back whenever you need to run hyper-v again
X3non
X3non
X3non
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17-12-2019, 10:02 AM
#9
(16-12-2019, 10:53 PM)kagbontaen For those using hyper-v on Windows 10. Just go to your bios and disable virtualisation. It miracle box should run fine. You can enable it back whenever you need to run hyper-v again

thanks for the addition
dankar
dankar
dankar
Experienced Member
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10-11-2020, 12:52 PM
#10



Hello,
I followed the instructions but this method doesn't work anymore, using win 10 x64 with vmware workstation pro 15.5.6

is there an update? can we figure out a solution?
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