Upgrading The Virtual Hardware In An Existing Virtual Machine - VMware 4 User Manual

6. A dialog box displays a message describing what is about to happen. Click OK to
continue.
7. Power on the virtual machine.
8. When Kudzu runs, it detects an Ensoniq:ES1371 [AudioPCI-97] sound device.
9. Click Configure.
Mandrake Linux Guest
1. Power on the virtual machine and let it update the CMOS.
2. When Kudzu appears, follow the instructions to detect new hardware and install
the proper drivers.
3. Shut down Linux and power off the virtual machine.
4. Choose File > Upgrade Virtual Hardware.
5. A dialog box cautions you that the operation is irreversible and recommends
that you back up the virtual disks before proceeding. If you are ready to proceed,
click Yes.
6. A dialog box displays a message describing what is about to happen. Click OK to
continue.
7. Power on the virtual machine.
8. When Kudzu runs, it detects an Ensoniq:ES1371 [AudioPCI-97] sound device.
9. Click Configure.
Note: When using Kudzu, do not migrate the existing network configuration. If
you try to do so, you see a blank screen. Instead, click No when asked if you want
to migrate the existing network configuration.

Upgrading the Virtual Hardware in an Existing Virtual Machine

On the File menu, choose Upgrade Virtual Hardware. A dialog box appears,
warning that the upgrade process cannot be reversed. Click Yes to continue, then
follow the on-screen directions.
Note: If you are upgrading a virtual machine that runs from a physical disk, rather
than a virtual disk, you may see the following error message while VMware
Workstation is upgrading the virtual hardware: "Unable to upgrade <drivename>. One
of the supplied parameters is invalid." You may safely click OK to continue the
upgrade process.
C H A P T E R 3 Upgrading VMware Workstation
Virtual Hardware
Upgrade Is Irreversible
• The process of
upgrading the virtual
hardware is irreversible
and makes the disks
attached to this virtual
machine incompatible
with Workstation 2 or
3. You should make
backup copies of your
virtual disks before
starting the upgrade.
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