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There are a lot of VMware errors out there. Way too many, right?

You as a sysadmin know that for sure – authorization service not running, internal errors, dictionary problems.
Your VMware setup sometimes drives you crazy.

Here's a list of the most common errors around VMware and the proven solution to them:

  • VMware error: VMware authorization service is not running (1007131)
  • VMware error: Internal error while powering on
  • VMware error: VMware dictionary problem
  • VMware error: VMware Workstation Unrecoverable Error (vcpu-0)
  • VMware error: VMware error intel vt x disabled
  • VMware error: VMware esx problem hyperthreading unmitigated
  • VMware error: VMware mks error

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VMware error 1

"VMware authorization service is not running (1007131)"
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Quick fix

This error occurs when the VMware Authorization service is not running.

Furthermore, when the service does not have the respective Administrator access rights. 

Best solution:

  • https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article?articleNumber=315392

More solutions:

  • https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/647795/vmware-authorization-service-failed-to-start/
  • https://www.isumsoft.com/computer/solve-vmware-authorization-service-stop-running.html
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Proper fix

Use PRTG’s VMware monitoring by using dedicated VMware sensors, i.e. by checking if vmware authorization service is running or not and alerts you immediately.

Since PRTG is a certified VMware partner tool, you get deep insights into your VMware setup, devices, bandwidth, traffic and applications.

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VMware error 2

"Error while powering on: Internal error"
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Quick fix

The Error occurs because VMware Authorization service is obviously not running.

Hint:

  • Start the VMware Authorization service or check whether it's running.

Best solution:

Step by step solution on VMware error “Error while powering on: Internal error”:

  • https://cs50.stackexchange.com/questions/2281/error-while-powering-on-internal-error-when-starting-the-appliance-in-vmware
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Use PRTG’s VMware monitoring by using dedicated VMware sensors. Since PRTG is a certified VMware partner tool, you get deep insights into your VMware set-up, devices, bandwidth, traffic and applications.

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VMware error 3

"VMware dictionary problem"
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Various problems can cause the error “dictionary problem”, like corrupted files in caches directories.

Best Solution:

  • https://serverfault.com/questions/283560/dictionary-problem-error-with-vmplayer

 

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Use PRTG’s VMware monitoring by using dedicated VMware sensors. Since PRTG is a certified VMware partner tool, you get deep insights into your VMware set-up, devices, bandwidth, traffic, applications, and of course files.

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VMware error 4

"VMware Workstation Unrecoverable Error: (vcpu-0)"
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The error “VMware Workstation Unrecoverable Error: (vcpu-0)” could be caused by a range of different issues, like:

  • Another virtualization software is running at the same time
  • Secure Virtual Machine (SVM) is disabled from BIOS
  • Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) is enabled
  • CPU is overclocked
  • VMware bug
  • Mac OS error

Best Solution:

  • https://appuals.com/fix-vmware-workstation-unrecoverable-error-vcpu-0/
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Use PRTG’s VMware monitoring by using dedicated VMware sensors. Since PRTG is a certified VMware partner tool, you get deep insights into your VMware set-up, devices, bandwidth, traffic, and applications.

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VMware error 5

"VMware error intel vt x disabled"
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This is the quick fix for VMware error “intel vt x disabled”.

  1. You will have to restart the computer and press either F10 or DEL to go to BIOS settings.
  2. Under Security -> System Security you will find the option to enable VT.
  3. Also can you tell the model of Computer so we can see model specific options.
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Use PRTG’s VMware monitoring by using dedicated VMware sensors. Since PRTG is a certified VMware partner tool, you get deep insights into your VMware set-up, devices, bandwidth, traffic, and applications.

Learn more about VMware Monitoring

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VMware error 6

"VMware esx problem hyperthreading unmitigated"
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Quick fix

he ESXi patches available in VMSA-2018-0020 to mitigate CVE-2018-3646 introduced a new notification to indicate remediation status of the 'L1 Terminal Fault' (L1TF - VMM) vulnerability.

When ESXi is updated before vCenter, either manually or through vSphere Update Manager, the internal reference for the message from the host instead of the intended one is displayed.

Best solution:

  • https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/57374
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Use PRTG’s VMware monitoring by using dedicated VMware sensors. Since PRTG is a certified VMware partner tool, you get deep insights into your VMware set-up, devices, bandwidth, traffic, applications, and of course files.

Additionally, PRTG offers a patch und update monitoring to keep you informed about current updates and your systems and applications.

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VMware error 7

"VMware mks error"
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Or similar:

"Unable to connect to the MKS: Host address lookup for server"

or

"failed: No such host is known"

This issue may occur if your network contains a firewall between the ESXi/ESX host and the vSphere Client.

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Use PRTG’s VMware monitoring by using dedicated VMware sensors. Since PRTG is a certified VMware partner tool, you get deep insights into your VMware set-up, devices, bandwidth, traffic, and applications. Furthermore, PRTG monitors every aspect of your firewalls.

Learn more about Firewall Monitoring

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