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How to install Open-VM-Tools on Pamac based Linux

        How to install Open-VM-Tools on Pamac based Linux    To install open-vm-tools on Big Linux (an Arch-based system) using Pamac, open the terminal and run sudo pamac install open-vm-tools for command-line only, or sudo pamac install open-vm-tools-desktop for GUI support. After installation, enable the services with sudo systemctl enable --now vmtoolsd.  Steps to Install Open VM Tools:     For Desktop (GUI) Users: Run the following command in your terminal:     bash sudo pamac install open-vm-tools-desktop For Server/CLI Only Users: Run the following command: bash sudo pamac install open-vm-tools Enable Services: Ensure the tools run on boot by enabling the daemon: bash sudo systemctl enable --now vmtoolsd   It is recommended to restart the VM afterward to ensure full integration, such as clipboard sharing and resolution resizing.

How to install for ALL USERS on Windows

  How to install for ALL USERS on Windows How to Install for All Users (Windows):     Right-click the installer (.exe or .msi) and choose Run as administrator.     During installation, select Install for all users if prompted.     Terminal Servers: Run cmd, type change user /install, run your setup, and then change user /execute to return to normal operation.  

Windows 11 IoT Enterprise 25H2 and FIX

  Windows 11 IoT Enterprise 25H2 (Not LTSC) Build - 26200.6584 (Sep 2025) These ISOs contain below editions, Windows 11 Enterprise Windows 11 IoT Enterprise Windows 11 IoT Enterprise Subscription IoT Enterprise ISO is available only in English language. Language Arch Link English x64 en-us_windows_11_iot_enterprise_version_25h2_x64_dvd_67098cd6.iso info Note for IoT Enterprise (GAC) - Not LTSC When installing Windows IoT Enterprise (GAC): If your system has an  OEM license  in the motherboard (Pro or higher), And the key used in Setup is  OEM , then Windows Setup will apply the OEM key from the motherboard during the final stage. What this means You can install  IoT Enterprise  with its features (including relaxed hardware requirements on Windows 11 24H2, etc.). After installation, the system will show Pro edition, not IoT Enterprise. This happens because IoT Enterprise (GAC) is distributed only with an OEM key. This behavior is normal and cannot be avoided...

Proxmox - For stubborn clusters (quorum challenges)

  Here are concrete command-only options you can use to address the cluster not ready no quorum error, with inline comments to explain intent. These are standard steps from Proxmox cluster management practices. Step-by-step commands (no-URL references included) Check current cluster status and node list Purpose: confirm quorum state and identify node IDs/names. Commands: pvecm status shows total votes, quorum, and node list pvecm nodes lists node IDs and names in the cluster Interpretation: ensure enough online voters exist to reach quorum before attempting join or delnode operations. Verify network connectivity and time synchronization Purpose: ensure all cluster nodes can communicate and have synchronized clocks. Commands: ping -c 3 <other-node-IP> or ping -c 3 <hostname> timedatectl status systemctl status corosync Notes: adjust firewalls to allow cluster ports if needed (1024-65535 ranges, depending on your setup)....

Reset Login and Password for Web on ZimaOS

  To reset a forgotten ZimaOS web login, connect a keyboard and monitor, power on your device, and press Alt + F2 to enter the command line. Log in as root, then run the command passwd-root to set a new password. Another method is to connect the ZimaCube to a monitor and keyboard and run the user reset command rm -fr /var/lib/casaos/db/user.db followed by a restart to initialize ZimaOS and create a new account. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ] Method 1: Using the Command Line Interface (CLI) This method is ideal if you have direct access to your Zima device with a keyboard and monitor. [ 1 ] This video demonstrates how to reset the password using the command line interface: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0Rsu9h7Z44 Connect hardware: Connect a monitor and keyboard to your Zima device. [ 1 ] Enter Setup Mode: Power on the device and press Alt + F2 to access the command line. [ 1 , 2 ] Log in as Root: At the prompt, type root and press Enter. You may not need a password for the first login. [ ...

Proxmox 9 iso location on btrfs

  Proxmox 9 iso location on btrfs    After a default installation of Proxmox 9 with BTRFS, the ISO files are stored in the /var/lib/pve/local-btrfs/template/iso directory. This location is automatically configured by the installer to explicitly use a BTRFS subvolume for storage.   How Proxmox structures storage on BTRFS The Proxmox installer automatically creates a subvolume at /var/lib/pve/local-btrfs . It also modifies the storage configuration file, /etc/pve/storage.cfg , to define a local-btrfs storage entry. This new local-btrfs storage is configured to handle ISOs, VM templates, backups, and disk images.   What to do if you can't see the ISOs If you have copied ISOs to the server but can't see them in the Proxmox web interface, you may have put them in the wrong place. The easiest way to manage ISOs is through the web interface itself, but if you want to use the command line, follow these steps: Log into the Proxmox server via SSH or the console. M...

The error "Failed to update AutoStart - VMware Workstation

  The error "Failed to update AutoStart configuration. Ensure that the vmAutoStart.xml file exists and you have permissions to write this file" typically indicates an issue with file permissions or the existence of the vmAutoStart.xml file, which is crucial for VMware's AutoStart feature. [ 1 , 2 ] Step-by-Step Fix: Verify vmAutoStart.xml Existence and Location: Locate the file: The vmAutoStart.xml file is usually located in C:\ProgramData\VMware\hostd for VMware vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi) or in C:\ProgramData\VMware\VMware Workstation for VMware Workstation. Check for existence: Navigate to the appropriate directory and confirm that vmAutoStart.xml is present. If it's missing, you may need to recreate it or repair your VMware installation. Check and Modify File Permissions: Identify the file: Right-click on vmAutoStart.xml (or the folder containing it, if the issue persists) and select "Properties." Access security settings: Go to the "Security...