[GH-ISSUE #188] Installer does when run in VMware Fusion #653

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opened 2026-03-01 17:40:41 +03:00 by kerem · 3 comments

kerem commented

2026-03-01 17:40:41 +03:00

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Originally created by @FaffeF on GitHub (Jan 31, 2017).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/aluxnimm/outlookcaldavsynchronizer/issues/188

When the installer is run in a VMWare Fusion virtual machine, the installer fails with the message "Could not access network location \vmware-host\Shared Folders\Desktop". Installation does not complete.

Shared folders seem to be working for other applications.

Is it failing to create an icon on the desktop?

VMware Fusion 8.5.3
Virtual Windows 10 build 15019 (fast ring preview)

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Originally created by @FaffeF on GitHub (Jan 31, 2017). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/aluxnimm/outlookcaldavsynchronizer/issues/188 When the installer is run in a VMWare Fusion virtual machine, the installer fails with the message "Could not access network location \\vmware-host\Shared Folders\Desktop\". Installation does not complete. Shared folders seem to be working for other applications. Is it failing to create an icon on the desktop? VMware Fusion 8.5.3 Virtual Windows 10 build 15019 (fast ring preview) ![screen shot 2017-01-31 at 10 23 46](https://cloud.githubusercontent.com/assets/966474/22459212/01b74ab4-e7a0-11e6-855e-10b7a925de63.PNG) <bountysource-plugin> --- Want to back this issue? **[Post a bounty on it!](https://www.bountysource.com/issues/41502036-installer-does-when-run-in-vmware-fusion?utm_campaign=plugin&utm_content=tracker%2F20017320&utm_medium=issues&utm_source=github)** We accept bounties via [Bountysource](https://www.bountysource.com/?utm_campaign=plugin&utm_content=tracker%2F20017320&utm_medium=issues&utm_source=github). </bountysource-plugin>

kerem commented

2026-03-01 17:40:42 +03:00

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@aluxnimm commented on GitHub (Jan 31, 2017):

Isn't that more like a vmware issue?
Maybe this discussion can help
https://communities.vmware.com/thread/244159?start=30&tstart=0

@aluxnimm commented on GitHub (Jan 31, 2017): Isn't that more like a vmware issue? Maybe this discussion can help https://communities.vmware.com/thread/244159?start=30&tstart=0

kerem commented

2026-03-01 17:40:42 +03:00

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@FaffeF commented on GitHub (Jan 31, 2017):

Perhaps. Haven't had issues with other installers though. If the installer is trying to create an icon, that shouldn't block the installation, and maybe should be an option to begin with.
Nice google-fu though, I'll try that solution!

@FaffeF commented on GitHub (Jan 31, 2017): Perhaps. Haven't had issues with other installers though. If the installer is trying to create an icon, that shouldn't block the installation, and maybe should be an option to begin with. Nice google-fu though, I'll try that solution!

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@aluxnimm commented on GitHub (Jan 31, 2017):

We don't create anything on the desktop actually.

@aluxnimm commented on GitHub (Jan 31, 2017): We don't create anything on the desktop actually.