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VMWare Easy Install in Ubuntu Desktop (Legacy) amd64 in Groovy Daily (archived)

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The goal of this test case is to check that the Easy Install option in VMWare Player works correctly with the Ubuntu image. You can use any version of VMWare Player >= 4.0
VMWare Player version >= 4.0 is required.

Create a new virtual machine in VMWare Player
The "New Virtual Machine Wizard" screen appears
Select the *.iso file
The screen should display that "This operating system will use Easy Install"
Click Next
The "Easy Install Information" screen appears
Enter your Full Name, username, and password and click next
The "Name the virtual machine" screen appears
Enter the virtual machine name, and storage location and click next
The "Specify Disk Capacity" screen appears
Choose your disk size and storage format and click next
The "Ready to create virtual machine" screen appears
Review your settings and click finish
The virtual machine is created
Wait for the system to boot and login providing your details
Login is successful

If all actions produce the expected results listed, please submit a 'passed' result.If an action fails, or produces an unexpected result, please submit a 'failed' result and file a bug. Please be sure to include the bug number when you submit your result.

ReporterLast updateBugsComment
Failed3v1n02020-10-13 10:08
VMWare "Easy Install" not working in groovy (#1899632)
In: Ubuntu CD Images
Status: Fix Released
Importance: Undecided
Assignee:
1 reports, 26 comments, 7 subscribers, 0 duplicates
1899632
Ubuntu could not install Virtualbox Guest addons (#1878553)
(master bug of duplicate: 1899645)
In: ubuntu-drivers-common (Ubuntu)
Status: Confirmed
Importance: Low
Assignee:
1 reports, 8 comments, 1 subscribers, 1 duplicates
1899645

I can confirm I can't use Easy Install, doing manual installation without automatically installing drivers we lead to a state where it's not possible to install the vmware drivers from UI

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Failedmarcustomlinson2020-10-13 08:55
VMWare "Easy Install" not working in groovy (#1899632)
In: Ubuntu CD Images
Status: Fix Released
Importance: Undecided
Assignee:
1 reports, 26 comments, 7 subscribers, 0 duplicates
1899632

"Easy Install" not appearing in VMWare as an option for this ISO.

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