Very slow linux in vmware

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  1. Ranget

    Ranget Registered Member

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    Hi guys i've been using Linux Ubuntu in VMware

    when i tried to use another distro Like

    Linux mint
    Pc linux

    the os worked extremely slow

    what seems to be the problem o_O
     
  2. mack_guy911

    mack_guy911 Registered Member

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    sorry i dont use vmware but please check your new distro running ........... ram and video memory size given in vmware it :D
     
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  3. Ranget

    Ranget Registered Member

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    well maybe it's the settings

    for instance when choosing what kernel it is
    i didn't know what to choose
    the system is not listed o_O

    is it the problem o_O


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    Ram is 256 mb
     
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  4. mack_guy911

    mack_guy911 Registered Member

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    choose kernel 2.6
    ram 1 gb atleast if your system have 4gb........choose 2gb ....etc......its.. up to you if you have virtual box its pretty easy you can choose upto green :D

    edit: above screenshots are form virtualbox not vmware sorry i use vbox and pretty happy with it :D
     

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  5. Ranget

    Ranget Registered Member

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    i will try these new settings and report back :D
     
  6. wat0114

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    If it's enabled, try disabling, if necessary, 3D support for video.
     
  7. Ranget

    Ranget Registered Member

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    i choose Linux kernel 2.6

    kept working slowly

    i raised the ram from 256 to 512 worked like a charm

    thanks :thumb: :thumb:
     
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