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Option Parameters Description
runProgramInGuest path to .vmx file
[ -noWait |
-activeWindow |
-interactive
]
program name
[ program
arguments ]
Runs a specified program in the guest operating system. The -noWait
option returns a prompt immediately after the program starts in the
guest, rather than waiting for it to finish. This option is useful for
interactive programs. The
-activeWindow
option ensures that the
Windows GUI is visible, not minimized. It has no effect on Linux.
The -interactive option forces interactive guest login. The option
is useful for Windows Vista and Windows 7 or later guests to make
the program visible in the console window. You must provide the
full pathname of a program accessible to the guest. Also provide
fully accessible path names for any files specified in the program
arguments, according to the requirements of the program. VMware
Tools and a valid guest login are required.
fileExistsInGuest path to .vmx file Checks whether the specified file exists in the guest operating system.
VMware Tools and a valid guest login are required.
directoryExistsInGuest path to .vmx file
directory path on
guest
Checks whether the specified directory exists in the guest operating
system. VMware Tools and a valid guest login are required.
setSharedFolderState path to .vmx file
share name
path to folder on
host
writable | readonly
Modifies the writability state of a specified folder shared between
the host and a guest virtual machine. The value for the share name
parameter is a mount point in the guest file system. The value for
the
path to folder on host
parameter is the exported directory on
the host. To make a shared folder writable or read-only, include the
writable or readonly parameter.
addSharedFolder path to .vmx file
share name
path to folder on
host
Adds a folder to be shared between the host and guest. The
virtual machine must be running for the addSharedFolder option
to take effect. The value for the share name parameter is a
mount point in the guest file system. The value for the path
to folder on host
parameter is the exported directory on the
host. On Windows guests, a delay might occur before shared
folders are visible to the runProgramInGuest, fileExistsInGuest, and
directoryExistsInGuest options.
removeSharedFolder path to .vmx file
share name
Removes the guest virtual machine’s access to a shared folder on the
host. The virtual machine must be running for the removeSharedFolder
option to take effect. The value for the share name parameter is a
mount point in the guest file system.
enableSharedFolders path to .vmx file
[runtime]
Allows the guest virtual machine, specified by the .vmx file, to share
folders with its host. After enabling, run the
addSharedFolder option
to specify each host folder to share. The optional [runtime] argument
limits the sharing of folders until the virtual machine is powered off.
Otherwise, the setting persists at the next power-on.
Note The enableSharedFolders option takes effect after the shut-
down and restart of the guest. No error message appears.
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