[opensuse] can't have my USB detected by VMware

Hans Linux

9 Jul 2007 9 Jul '07

08:45

why i can't get my USB interface detected by guest OS on my VMware? If i plug my flash disk to my system, only my host (SUSE) can detect it, but not my guest OS. I try to enable it from menu VM -> Removable Devices -> USB devices, but it shows nothing. I do have USB device on the setting (USB device present) -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org

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Dave Barton

9 Jul 9 Jul

09:32

-------- Original Message -------- From: Hans Linux Date: Mon 09 Jul 2007 18:45:02 EST

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why i can't get my USB interface detected by guest OS on my VMware? If i plug my flash disk to my system, only my host (SUSE) can detect it, but not my guest OS.

I try to enable it from menu VM -> Removable Devices -> USB devices, but it shows nothing. I do have USB device on the setting (USB device present)

More version info would be helpful, but before starting VMWare open a su terminal and type: mount -t usbfs /dev/bus/usb /proc/bus/usb If this works, you can recompile your kernel to restore the usb functionality used by VMWare. that SuSE removed. Search the list archives for more details. HTH Dave

John Andersen

10:11

On Monday 09 July 2007, Dave Barton wrote:

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-------- Original Message -------- From: Hans Linux Date: Mon 09 Jul 2007 18:45:02 EST

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why i can't get my USB interface detected by guest OS on my VMware? If i plug my flash disk to my system, only my host (SUSE) can detect it, but not my guest OS.

I try to enable it from menu VM -> Removable Devices -> USB devices, but it shows nothing. I do have USB device on the setting (USB device present)

More version info would be helpful, but before starting VMWare open a su terminal and type:

mount -t usbfs /dev/bus/usb /proc/bus/usb

If this works, you can recompile your kernel to restore the usb functionality used by VMWare. that SuSE removed. Search the list archives for more details.

Actually the later kernels have this restored already. And I can attest that it works. Just update to the latest kernel. -- _____________________________________ John Andersen -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org

Verner Kjærsgaard

10:17

Mandag 09 juli 2007 12:11 skrev John Andersen:

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On Monday 09 July 2007, Dave Barton wrote:

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-------- Original Message -------- From: Hans Linux Date: Mon 09 Jul 2007 18:45:02 EST

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why i can't get my USB interface detected by guest OS on my VMware? If i plug my flash disk to my system, only my host (SUSE) can detect it, but not my guest OS.

I try to enable it from menu VM -> Removable Devices -> USB devices, but it shows nothing. I do have USB device on the setting (USB device present)

More version info would be helpful, but before starting VMWare open a su terminal and type:

mount -t usbfs /dev/bus/usb /proc/bus/usb

If this works, you can recompile your kernel to restore the usb functionality used by VMWare. that SuSE removed. Search the list archives for more details.

Actually the later kernels have this restored already. And I can attest that it works.

Just update to the latest kernel.

-- _____________________________________ John Andersen

Hi list and John... - I've got the exact same problem as reported here. - I'm on what I believe is the standard SuSE10.2 kernel: 2.6.18.2-34-default - update the kernel...? You mean go into YaST and it should be fixed? -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Med venlig hilsen/Best regards Verner Kjærsgaard -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org

Ciro Iriarte

20:24

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Actually the later kernels have this restored already. And I can attest that it works.

Just update to the latest kernel.

Does this apply to Suse 10.1 as well? Ciro -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org

Randall R Schulz

11 Jul 11 Jul

15:00

On Monday 09 July 2007 03:11, John Andersen wrote:

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Actually the later kernels have this restored already. And I can attest that it works.

Could you tell me either the version at which USBDEVFS was reinstated or the version you're running that has it (or both, if you know both and they're actually different). Alternately, can you tell me if kernel 2.6.18.8-0.3-bigsmp has it? Thanks. Randall Schulz -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org

John Andersen

12 Jul 12 Jul

04:57

On Wednesday 11 July 2007, Randall R Schulz wrote:

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On Monday 09 July 2007 03:11, John Andersen wrote:

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Actually the later kernels have this restored already. And I can attest that it works.

Could you tell me either the version at which USBDEVFS was reinstated or the version you're running that has it (or both, if you know both and they're actually different). Alternately, can you tell me if kernel 2.6.18.8-0.3-bigsmp has it?

Thanks.

Randall Schulz

Just in case that complex question was directed at me:... I posted upthread somewhere the following: On my machine where Vmware detects usb devices properly it only started working after applying this kernel: Quote:................. Uname -ar reports: Linux gotroot 2.6.18.8-0.2-default #1 SMP Fri Mar 23 19:38:30 UTC 2007 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux I also have this line in my /etc/fstab to make sure usb stuff gets loaded at boot time: usbfs /proc/bus/usb usbfs rw,devgid=100,devmode=0640,busgid=100,busmode=0550,listgid=100,listmode=0440 0 0 (above three lines are all one line) This kernel was produced by Andres Jaeger of SuSE while fixing a boot loader problem and he threw in the usbfs restoration as a side incentive to get people to test the boot loader. This is the directory at suse where this was installed from: ftp://ftp.suse.com/pub/people/aj/10.2-bootloader-test Perhaps you can dredge up Andres email from the list and ask him about this. ------------end-quote So that's all I really know about it. Works for me after applying the kernel from the directory specified. Just added it as a repository. Apologies to to AJ for mangling the spelling of his name -- _____________________________________ John Andersen

Randall R Schulz

05:37

On Wednesday 11 July 2007 21:57, John Andersen wrote:

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On Wednesday 11 July 2007, Randall R Schulz wrote:

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On Monday 09 July 2007 03:11, John Andersen wrote:

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Actually the later kernels have this restored already. And I can attest that it works.

Could you tell me either the version at which USBDEVFS was reinstated or the version you're running that has it (or both, if you know both and they're actually different). Alternately, can you tell me if kernel 2.6.18.8-0.3-bigsmp has it?

Thanks.

Randall Schulz

Just in case that complex question was directed at me:...

Yes.

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Uname -ar reports: Linux gotroot 2.6.18.8-0.2-default #1 SMP Fri Mar 23 19:38:30 UTC 2007 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux

I also have this line in my /etc/fstab to make sure usb stuff gets loaded at boot time:

usbfs /proc/bus/usb usbfs rw,devgid=100,devmode=0640,busgid=100,busmode=0550,listgid=100,listmo de=0440 0 0

I think this must be the piece my friend is missing, 'cause even after upgrading his system's kernel, no USB devices were showing up for VMware guests. I'll bring this to his attention.

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(above three lines are all one line)

This kernel was produced by Andres Jaeger of SuSE while fixing a boot loader problem and he threw in the usbfs restoration as a side incentive to get people to test the boot loader.

I've read (hereabouts) that the kernel released via software update from SUSE / Novell included USBDEVFS.

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Thanks. Randall Schulz -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org

John Andersen

07:21

On Wednesday 11 July 2007, Randall R Schulz wrote:

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I've read (hereabouts) that the kernel released via software update from SUSE / Novell included USBDEVFS.

Just now upgraded via Yast software update to 2.6.18.8-0.5-default #1 SMP and my Win2k Virtual machine instantly recognized a USB Lexar JumpDrive, so it seems its all good now. Vmware Workstation 6.0.0 -- _____________________________________ John Andersen -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org

Randall R Schulz

13:36

New subject: [opensuse] VMware Upgrade [ was: can't have my USB detected by VMware ]

On Thursday 12 July 2007 00:21, John Andersen wrote:

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On Wednesday 11 July 2007, Randall R Schulz wrote:

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I've read (hereabouts) that the kernel released via software update from SUSE / Novell included USBDEVFS.

Just now upgraded via Yast software update to 2.6.18.8-0.5-default #1 SMP and my Win2k Virtual machine instantly recognized a USB Lexar JumpDrive, so it seems its all good now. Vmware Workstation 6.0.0

Did you upgrade from an earlier version of Workstation? I'm still running 5.5, even though I bought the 6.0 upgrade. I so detest disrupting something working, I've been reluctant to apply the upgrade. In particular, I'm concerned that Windows will think I've moved to new hardware and revoke its current activation.

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John Andersen

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Mike Coan

14:39

New subject: [opensuse] VMware Upgrade [ was: can't have my USB detected by VMware ]

Randall,

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Did you upgrade from an earlier version of Workstation? I'm still running 5.5, even though I bought the 6.0 upgrade. I so detest disrupting something working, I've been reluctant to apply the upgrade. In particular, I'm concerned that Windows will think I've moved to new hardware and revoke its current activation.

I am using Workstation 5.5 and my Win XP Pro virtual machine recognizes my USB flash drive as soon as I plug it in. uname -r reveals 2.6.18.8-0.5-default which is the latest kernel update. It worked prior to that update as well. fstab has the line usbfs /proc/bus/usb usbfs noauto 0 0 which has not been modified from the standard SuSE setup. running the 64bit version of 10.2. Some months ago this did not work, but one of the kernel updates prior to this one fixed it. I have only applied the standard OpenSuSE kernel updates. Mike -- Michael A. Coan Woodlawn Foundation 524 North Avenue, Suite 203 New Rochelle, NY 10801-3410 Tel: 914-632-3778 Fax: 914-632-5502 -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org

Randall R Schulz

14:53

New subject: [opensuse] VMware Upgrade [ was: can't have my USB detected by VMware ]

On Thursday 12 July 2007 07:39, Mike Coan wrote:

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Randall,

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Did you upgrade from an earlier version of Workstation? I'm still running 5.5, even though I bought the 6.0 upgrade. I so detest disrupting something working, I've been reluctant to apply the upgrade. In particular, I'm concerned that Windows will think I've moved to new hardware and revoke its current activation.

I am using Workstation 5.5 and my Win XP Pro virtual machine recognizes my USB flash drive as soon as I plug it in.

Yeah, thanks, but we've already worked that bit out. I was asking about possible negative consequences to a Windows guest installation that might ensure upon upgrading Workstation 5.5 to 6.0.

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Mike

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Randall R Schulz

14:56

New subject: [opensuse] VMware Upgrade [ was: can't have my USB detected by VMware ]

On Thursday 12 July 2007 07:53, Randall R Schulz wrote:

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On Thursday 12 July 2007 07:39, Mike Coan wrote:

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I am using Workstation 5.5 and my Win XP Pro virtual machine recognizes my USB flash drive as soon as I plug it in.

Yeah, thanks, but we've already worked that bit out. I was asking about possible negative consequences to a Windows guest installation that might ensure upon upgrading Workstation 5.5 to 6.0.

Make that "ensue." Randall Schulz -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org

John Andersen

18:00

New subject: [opensuse] VMware Upgrade [ was: can't have my USB detected by VMware ]

On Thursday 12 July 2007, Randall R Schulz wrote:

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Did you upgrade from an earlier version of Workstation? I'm still running 5.5, even though I bought the 6.0 upgrade. I so detest disrupting something working, I've been reluctant to apply the upgrade. In particular, I'm concerned that Windows will think I've moved to new hardware and revoke its current activation.

I did upgrade, and all my VMware test machines from win95 thru Vista worked perfectly. -- _____________________________________ John Andersen -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org

Randall R Schulz

18:21

New subject: [opensuse] VMware Upgrade [ was: can't have my USB detected by VMware ]

On Thursday 12 July 2007 11:00, John Andersen wrote:

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On Thursday 12 July 2007, Randall R Schulz wrote:

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Did you upgrade from an earlier version of Workstation? I'm still running 5.5, even though I bought the 6.0 upgrade. I so detest disrupting something working, I've been reluctant to apply the upgrade. In particular, I'm concerned that Windows will think I've moved to new hardware and revoke its current activation.

I did upgrade, and all my VMware test machines from win95 thru Vista worked perfectly.

Great, thanks. That's a relief.

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John Andersen

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Verner Kjærsgaard

11 Jul 11 Jul

14:57

Mandag 09 juli 2007 11:32 skrev Dave Barton:

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-------- Original Message -------- From: Hans Linux Date: Mon 09 Jul 2007 18:45:02 EST

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why i can't get my USB interface detected by guest OS on my VMware? If i plug my flash disk to my system, only my host (SUSE) can detect it, but not my guest OS.

I try to enable it from menu VM -> Removable Devices -> USB devices, but it shows nothing. I do have USB device on the setting (USB device present)

More version info would be helpful, but before starting VMWare open a su terminal and type:

mount -t usbfs /dev/bus/usb /proc/bus/usb

If this works, you can recompile your kernel to restore the usb functionality used by VMWare. that SuSE removed. Search the list archives for more details.

HTH

Dave

SUCCES! - a combination of the answers given in this thread led to succes. - Yes, I have 6 USB ports on my machine (DELL Precision M90), only the first two works. I figured out which was which by looking into /var/log/messages with #tail -f /var/log/messages while inserting the printers USB. The above mentioned mount command was then issued before starting VMware and - voila - I have USB support in my MS2003 session through vmware. - Thanks to all. -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Med venlig hilsen/Best regards Verner Kjærsgaard -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org

James Hatridge

9 Jul 9 Jul

11:50

New subject: [opensuse] Re: can't have my USB detected by VMware

On Monday 09 July 2007 10:45, Hans Linux wrote:

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why i can't get my USB interface detected by guest OS on my VMware? If i plug my flash disk to my system, only my host (SUSE) can detect it, but not my guest OS.

I try to enable it from menu VM -> Removable Devices -> USB devices, but it shows nothing. I do have USB device on the setting (USB device present)

Hi Hans, I have the same problem. What I found is that the VMware USB driver is for only two ports. My motherboard has 8 ports and my chip reader (for my camera) is on port 7 or 8 ( I would have to open the box to see which). Which means that VMware can not see this USB. So if possible you could try to move the USB wires to port 1 or 2 on your motherboard and see if that helps. Hope this helps, JIM -- Jim Hatridge Linux User #88484 Ebay ID: WartHogBulletin ------------------------------------------------------ WartHog Bulletin Info about new German Stamps http://www.WartHogBulletin.de Many Enemies -- Much Honor! Anti-US Propaganda stamp collection http://www.manyenemies-muchhonor.info An American in Bavaria http://www.gaubodengalerie.de -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org

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