Start Disconnected ~repack~ | Virtual Device Serial0 Will
If you're seeing the error "Virtual device serial0 will start disconnected" when powering on a VMware virtual machine, you aren't alone. This message typically appears because of a recent change in how VMware handles printing, specifically the removal of ThinPrint support in newer versions like VMware Workstation 17.5 and Fusion 13.5. Here is how to fix it based on your setup. Option 1: The Quick Fix (Recommended)
If you think you might need the port later but want to stop the error message now, you can tell VMware to ignore it during boot. Go to VM Settings > Hardware. Select Serial Port. virtual device serial0 will start disconnected
Log Entry
When the VM starts, the following informational message is logged: If you're seeing the error "Virtual device serial0
- Order of Operations: The named pipe must exist before the VM looks for it. Ensure your GNS3 topology is started and the router/device linked to the VM is running before you power on the VMware VM.
- Check Pipe Name: Verify that the named pipe in the VMware Serial Port settings matches exactly what GNS3 expects. (e.g.,
\\.\pipe\gns3_link).
For advanced users needing the port to start connected (e.g., for debugging or specific hardware mapping), ensure these lines exist in your .vmx file: serial0.present = "TRUE" serial0.startConnected = "TRUE" Order of Operations: The named pipe must exist
What Does "Virtual Device serial0 Will Start Disconnected" Mean?
In simple terms, the message indicates that the virtual machine has a configured serial (COM) port (serial0), but for some reason, that port will not be connected to a host resource when the VM powers on.