Title: VMware Shared Folder Not Appearing in Ubuntu Guest OS
Description:
I'm having trouble accessing a shared folder from my Windows host machine on my Ubuntu guest OS running in VMware. I've confirmed the following:
- VMware Tools are installed correctly on the Ubuntu guest.
- Shared folders are enabled in the VMware settings (VM -> Settings -> Options -> Shared Folders).
- The desired folder on the Windows host is properly configured for sharing.
Despite this, the shared folder (/mnt/hgfs by default) is not appearing in the Ubuntu guest.
Possible Causes:
- Missing hgfs mount: The Ubuntu guest might not be automatically mounting the shared folder.
- Incorrect mount options: The shared folder might require specific options for mounting (e.g.,
allow_other).
- Firewall restrictions: Firewalls on either the host or guest OS could be blocking access.
Question:
Can anyone advise on what other troubleshooting steps I can take to identify and resolve the issue of the shared folder not appearing in the Ubuntu guest OS?
Additional Information:
- Ubuntu version (e.g., 20.04 LTS)
- VMware Workstation/Player version
- Any error messages encountered
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Solution: Run following Command
sudo /usr/bin/vmhgfs-fuse .host:/ /mnt/hgfs -o subtype=vmhgfs-fuse,allow_other
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