Windows XP not shutting down in VMWare Fusion
Posted on 26. Jun, 2009 by John in Technology
I came across this article today while looking for a solution to the fact that I could not shut down Windows XP in VMWare Fusion on my Mac. Windows XP was logging in but than just showing the background image and never loading up anything else. I tried sending ctrl+alt+del multiple times and doing a shutdown or restart guest from VMWare to no avail.
Problem:
The [Shut Down Guest] option from the virtual machine menu would NOT work.
It stated that the script could not be run and if I had changed it then… yada yada…
Solution:
When the [Virtual Machine] menu is selected hold down the option key on your keyboard and the [Shut Down Guest] option will change to simply [Power Off] which is essentially like giving the computer the “one-finger salute” (that is holding down the power button until it goes off).
Problem Solved!
Moving on… 
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16 Responses to “Windows XP not shutting down in VMWare Fusion”
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27. Jun, 2009
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Oldy
14. Jun, 2010
The best solutions are generally the simplest! Many thanks for this – it comes close to being as good as a life-saver. And many thanks to my son also who sent the link. I could understand these things when I had to adjust the potential on the grid of the pentode or rotate the aerial to get a better signal!
sruthi
13. Jun, 2010
Your awesome!!!!
thank you….
John
18. Mar, 2010
I’m glad it helped. You are welcome.
dvd
18. Mar, 2010
A BIG thanks! it restarts windows again! Great tip!!!!!!
johncolumbo
28. Nov, 2009
Awesome… I'm glad it helped someone else out. Any suggestions on the site?
johncolumbo
28. Nov, 2009
You're welcome Hans
John 2
28. Nov, 2009
John, excelent! Solved a huge problem! Thanks a lot>
Hans
28. Nov, 2009
The " One finger salute" worked great. Thank you very much
johncolumbo
17. Oct, 2009
sure Polprav, no problem.
Polprav
16. Oct, 2009
Hello from Russia!
Can I quote a post in your blog with the link to you?
johncolumbo
12. Sep, 2009
I'm glad my relief from the inevitable "banging my head against the wall" of computer usage helped you out Sean. I hope ya didn't spend too much time going crazy.
Sean Gaffney
12. Sep, 2009
I was going nuts trying to figure this out… Why "Power Off" isn't a standard option, I'll never know. Thanks!
johncolumbo
10. Sep, 2009
No problem Babba. I like quick and easy.
Glad it helped!
Babba
10. Sep, 2009
Thank you very much for that very simple solution
johncolumbo
03. Jul, 2009
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