VMware Horizon: ‘VM With Unsupported Guest OS’
KB ID 0001592 Problem Seen when attempting to deploy Window Server 2016, as an ‘Image’ (Parent VM,) with VMware Horizon View. ‘VM With Unsupported Guest OS’ I double checked, and Server 2016 (Standard and DataCenter) were supported, as was Server 2019 (Standard and DataCenter.) The image also had a new version of the VMware Horizon View agent installed in it? Solution In my case this was an embarrassingly easy...
vSphere ESX – Server 2012 – 3D Graphics Option ‘Greyed Out’
KB ID 0000909 Problem Whilst attempting to add 3D graphic support to a Windows Server 2012 guest VM, the option was greyed out. Solution 1. Locate the .vmx file for this virtual machine and download it so you can edit it (Select a Host > Configuration > Storage > {Storage the guest is on} > Right Click > Browse Data Store > {Guest VM Name}) > Download. 2. Edit the file, and add the following to the end of the vmx...
vSphere Web Client – Options Greyed Out (Cannot install Client Integration Plug-in)
KB ID 0001064 Problem While working on the vSphere Web Client in Google Chrome, I was unable to ‘Open Console’, the option was on the right click menu, but disappeared and was then greyed out after a second or so. Essentially this happens because the plug-in has either not been installed, (from the login page) or a pop-up blocker is stopping the plug-in working. Solution 1. With Chrome there’s an extra hoop to jump...
Symantec Backup Exec 2012 – Restore Option ‘Greyed Out’
KB ID 0000721 Problem Seen when trying to carry out a restore in Bexec 2012, when you select the server you wish to restore, (on the Backup and restore tab), both the restore icon, and restore on the right click menu, are greyed out and cannot be selected. Solution 1. Double click the server in question to open its properties. Select the job history tab and locate either the last good backup, or the backup you wish to restore from....
McAfee ‘Edit Auto Repository List’ is Greyed out.
KB ID 0000044 Problem Post upgrade you cannot edit or alter the AutoUpdate repository list. Solution 1. Right Click the McAfee Shield > Virus Scan Console > Double Click Access Protection. 2. Un-tick “Prevent McAfee services from being stopped”. 3. Start > Run > cmd {enter}. 4. Log onto McAfee with your AV Grant Number. https://secure.nai.com/apps/downloads/my_products/login.asp 5. Download McAfee Agent 4...