VMWare not in packages
What happens to VMWare package after installation?
VMWare works perfectly and I use it every day but I can not find it with any package manager. I need to back it up so that I do not have to reinstall if something goes wrong.
package-management vmware vmware-workstation
asked 7 hours ago
MrNiceGuyMrNiceGuy
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What happens to VMWare package after installation?
VMWare works perfectly and I use it every day but I can not find it with any package manager. I need to back it up so that I do not have to reinstall if something goes wrong.
package-management vmware vmware-workstation
asked 7 hours ago
MrNiceGuyMrNiceGuy
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How did you install it?
– Pilot6
7 hours ago
Followed this guide: linuxize.com/post/… sudo apt update sudo apt install build-essential sudo apt install linux-headers-$(uname -r) wget vmware.com/go/getplayer-linux chmod +x getplayer-linux sudo ./getplayer-linux
– MrNiceGuy
7 hours ago
Those instructions seem to indicate that you didn't download a VMWare package at all. Looks like downloaded and used VMWare's custom software installer instead. So you won't be able to use any package tools or concepts on it.
– user535733
7 hours ago
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What happens to VMWare package after installation?
VMWare works perfectly and I use it every day but I can not find it with any package manager. I need to back it up so that I do not have to reinstall if something goes wrong.
package-management vmware vmware-workstation
asked 7 hours ago
MrNiceGuyMrNiceGuy
14
What happens to VMWare package after installation?
VMWare works perfectly and I use it every day but I can not find it with any package manager. I need to back it up so that I do not have to reinstall if something goes wrong.
package-management vmware vmware-workstation
package-management vmware vmware-workstation
asked 7 hours ago
MrNiceGuyMrNiceGuy
14
asked 7 hours ago
MrNiceGuyMrNiceGuy
14
asked 7 hours ago
MrNiceGuyMrNiceGuy
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asked 7 hours ago
MrNiceGuyMrNiceGuy
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asked 7 hours ago
MrNiceGuyMrNiceGuy
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How did you install it?
– Pilot6
7 hours ago
Followed this guide: linuxize.com/post/… sudo apt update sudo apt install build-essential sudo apt install linux-headers-$(uname -r) wget vmware.com/go/getplayer-linux chmod +x getplayer-linux sudo ./getplayer-linux
– MrNiceGuy
7 hours ago
Those instructions seem to indicate that you didn't download a VMWare package at all. Looks like downloaded and used VMWare's custom software installer instead. So you won't be able to use any package tools or concepts on it.
– user535733
7 hours ago
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How did you install it?
– Pilot6
7 hours ago
Followed this guide: linuxize.com/post/… sudo apt update sudo apt install build-essential sudo apt install linux-headers-$(uname -r) wget vmware.com/go/getplayer-linux chmod +x getplayer-linux sudo ./getplayer-linux
– MrNiceGuy
7 hours ago
Those instructions seem to indicate that you didn't download a VMWare package at all. Looks like downloaded and used VMWare's custom software installer instead. So you won't be able to use any package tools or concepts on it.
– user535733
7 hours ago
How did you install it?
– Pilot6
7 hours ago
How did you install it?
– Pilot6
7 hours ago
Followed this guide: linuxize.com/post/… sudo apt update sudo apt install build-essential sudo apt install linux-headers-$(uname -r) wget vmware.com/go/getplayer-linux chmod +x getplayer-linux sudo ./getplayer-linux
– MrNiceGuy
7 hours ago
Followed this guide: linuxize.com/post/… sudo apt update sudo apt install build-essential sudo apt install linux-headers-$(uname -r) wget vmware.com/go/getplayer-linux chmod +x getplayer-linux sudo ./getplayer-linux
– MrNiceGuy
7 hours ago
Those instructions seem to indicate that you didn't download a VMWare package at all. Looks like downloaded and used VMWare's custom software installer instead. So you won't be able to use any package tools or concepts on it.
– user535733
7 hours ago
Those instructions seem to indicate that you didn't download a VMWare package at all. Looks like downloaded and used VMWare's custom software installer instead. So you won't be able to use any package tools or concepts on it.
– user535733
7 hours ago
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I need to back it up so that I do not have to reinstall if something goes wrong.
In general, you either do a full system image, using tools such as Clonezilla or Acronis, or you set up a new system from scratch. Backing up individual, installed, programs is no easy feat in general, and it's simpler to use the installer to reinstall it.
Note that VMWare hands out a free trial, allowing you to download the product, as long as you register with an e-mail address.
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I need to back it up so that I do not have to reinstall if something goes wrong.
In general, you either do a full system image, using tools such as Clonezilla or Acronis, or you set up a new system from scratch. Backing up individual, installed, programs is no easy feat in general, and it's simpler to use the installer to reinstall it.
Note that VMWare hands out a free trial, allowing you to download the product, as long as you register with an e-mail address.
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I need to back it up so that I do not have to reinstall if something goes wrong.
In general, you either do a full system image, using tools such as Clonezilla or Acronis, or you set up a new system from scratch. Backing up individual, installed, programs is no easy feat in general, and it's simpler to use the installer to reinstall it.
Note that VMWare hands out a free trial, allowing you to download the product, as long as you register with an e-mail address.
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I need to back it up so that I do not have to reinstall if something goes wrong.
In general, you either do a full system image, using tools such as Clonezilla or Acronis, or you set up a new system from scratch. Backing up individual, installed, programs is no easy feat in general, and it's simpler to use the installer to reinstall it.
Note that VMWare hands out a free trial, allowing you to download the product, as long as you register with an e-mail address.
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I need to back it up so that I do not have to reinstall if something goes wrong.
In general, you either do a full system image, using tools such as Clonezilla or Acronis, or you set up a new system from scratch. Backing up individual, installed, programs is no easy feat in general, and it's simpler to use the installer to reinstall it.
Note that VMWare hands out a free trial, allowing you to download the product, as long as you register with an e-mail address.
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How did you install it?
– Pilot6
7 hours ago
Followed this guide: linuxize.com/post/… sudo apt update sudo apt install build-essential sudo apt install linux-headers-$(uname -r) wget vmware.com/go/getplayer-linux chmod +x getplayer-linux sudo ./getplayer-linux
– MrNiceGuy
7 hours ago
Those instructions seem to indicate that you didn't download a VMWare package at all. Looks like downloaded and used VMWare's custom software installer instead. So you won't be able to use any package tools or concepts on it.
– user535733
7 hours ago