H@L0_F00 Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 I've rezipped and reuploaded the USB-TestVM due to a couple people having problems with it. I've also add the BIOS file because I accidentally left it out last time and discovered that if you installed an OS it would try to boot the HDD first. The link is to the new VM, the old ones have been deleted. The Virustotal scan is also for the new VM. What it contains: USB-TestVM (dir) --plpbt.iso--PLoP Bootmanager which allows you to boot a flash drive from a VM --USB-TestVM.vmx--VM configuration file --USB-TestVM.vmxf--VM team member file --USB-TestVM.vmdk--VM disk file (8GB) --USB-TestVM.nvram--VM BIOS file There is NO operating system on the VM disk file. Created using VMware Workstation 6.5. It runs without a hitch in VMware Player, so you don't have to buy/pirate anything, just download Player and load the .vmx file. The VM is set to autoconnect all mass storage USB drives, and the BIOS are set to boot from the PLoP ISO. Instructions: Extract the zip file Power-on the VM using the .vmx file You'll be greeted by the PLoP Bootmanager Wait until you see that your USB drive is connected (bottom right, suitcase-looking thing should be solid, not transparent) Go down to the "USB" option and press "Enter" There you go, test your flash drive You can still install an OS, such as Windows XP to test Kon-Boot or Ophcrack, but including that would be illegal warez so do it yourself, k? k. USB-TestVM -> http://www.mediafire.com/?oydn0xngdlz VMware Player -> http://www.vmware.com/products/player/ VMware Player (DDL) -> http://download3.vmware.com/software/vmpla....5.3-185404.exe PLoP Bootmanager -> http://www.plop.at/en/bootmanager.html And for everybody who cares, Virustotal -> http://www.virustotal.com/analisis/294dcd3...4fdf-1251343898 If the file is removed due to not enough constant downloads, PM me and I'll get it back up. I'd appreciate feedback if you could, thanks. EDIT: 8/29 - Added VMware 2.5 Player direct download link, thanks to nicatronTg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParMan Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 i really love this thanks a lot it has saved me any reboots when fixing all these errors and it works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicatronTg Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Direct link to Vmware player download for everyone who doesn't want to give them info: http://download3.vmware.com/software/vmpla....5.3-185404.exe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornboy3 Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Can't you just use the free, open source, cross platform, and just plain awesome Virtualbox? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H@L0_F00 Posted August 29, 2009 Author Share Posted August 29, 2009 Can't you just use the free, open source, cross platform, and just plain awesome Virtualbox? You're welcome... I'm glad you like it... And BTW, VMWare player is free, open source, cross-platform, and awesome. I was already attempting to make one with VirtualBox... Not sure if I will now though because you're so grateful of my work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pritchard9 Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Downloading it all now mate. Once I get VMWare installed, I'll give this a shot :). Looks good though. Pretty sick of the constant reboots. Thank you :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netshroud Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 I can't get it to attatch my USB to the VM, but it works in every other VM I use :S VMWare Workstation 6.5.3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H@L0_F00 Posted August 30, 2009 Author Share Posted August 30, 2009 I can't get it to attatch my USB to the VM, but it works in every other VM I use :S VMWare Workstation 6.5.3 Since you have Workstation just edit the VM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netshroud Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Any bit in particular? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H@L0_F00 Posted August 30, 2009 Author Share Posted August 30, 2009 Any bit in particular? Well, does the VM even recognize the drive? Boot it up and go to VM > Removable Devices and see if it shows up. If it does and it's not connected, connect it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netshroud Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 There we go. It died on "Searching Host 1" because it also has my memory card reader attached. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WickedAngel Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Thanks for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H@L0_F00 Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 50+ downloads! :D I'm glad you all find this useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vagabound Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Hi ! Any Idea why its not running on my MAC with VMWare-Fusion ? Should it work ? I see the boot menu, but when I choose USB, some dots appear and thats it. I looking desperatly for a way to test my USB-Sticks, and so far I havent gotten very far.. One idea I had was to install the VMwareplayer INSIDE my XP which runs INSIDE VMWARE-Fusion.. Just to try out this method..can this work ? any experiences ? Thanks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H@L0_F00 Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 Hi ! Any Idea why its not running on my MAC with VMWare-Fusion ? Should it work ? I see the boot menu, but when I choose USB, some dots appear and thats it. I looking desperatly for a way to test my USB-Sticks, and so far I havent gotten very far.. One idea I had was to install the VMwareplayer INSIDE my XP which runs INSIDE VMWARE-Fusion.. Just to try out this method..can this work ? any experiences ? Thanks ! It's not possible to install VMware inside another VM. It sounds like Fusion recognizes some configuration options differently than Workstation and Player for Windows, like how flash drives are auto-connected. Try to connect the flash drive manually, although I'm not sure how to do this in Fusion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H@L0_F00 Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 100 downloads reached! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickdonn Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 It's not possible to install VMware inside another VM. It sounds like Fusion recognizes some configuration options differently than Workstation and Player for Windows, like how flash drives are auto-connected. Try to connect the flash drive manually, although I'm not sure how to do this in Fusion. I had the same problem with VMWare Fusion on the Mac. I figured out a solution. Make sure that your settings are set to auto connect USB devices. Physically remove the drive from your mac. Start the virtual machine. Select USB, then immediately after, plug your USB drive back in to the computer. An error should come up. Hit enter to return to the menu. Select USB again, and this time, it should boot into GRUB. It's worked for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vagabound Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Wow !! Thanks so much ...you have no Idea how frustrating it is to always go to your neighbours house to test it :)....Now the cream would be to include XP somehow, so I can try out kon-boot and ophrack...but I guess thats hardly possible, right ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H@L0_F00 Posted September 9, 2009 Author Share Posted September 9, 2009 It would be warez to distribute any Windows OS with the VM. Just install it yourself. The VM can expand to 8GB which is more than enough for Windows XP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netshroud Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 It wouldn't be warez AFAIK (IANAL) if you sysprepped it so it didn't have a product key. PLoP in the VM wont boot my USB. My BIOS will boot my USB. I have no clue what is wrong, it works on my brother's USB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickdonn Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Wow !! Thanks so much ...you have no Idea how frustrating it is to always go to your neighbours house to test it :)....Now the cream would be to include XP somehow, so I can try out kon-boot and ophrack...but I guess thats hardly possible, right ? NP. Now I'm just looking for an explanation as to why the drive has to be physically removed from the computer rather just disconnected and reconnected within VMware. It shocks me that they don't have USB booting within their BIOS natively since it is a virtual machine. The neighbor's 5 year old Dell supported USB booting, I don't see why they can't too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H@L0_F00 Posted September 9, 2009 Author Share Posted September 9, 2009 It wouldn't be warez AFAIK (IANAL) if you sysprepped it so it didn't have a product key. PLoP in the VM wont boot my USB. My BIOS will boot my USB. I have no clue what is wrong, it works on my brother's USB. Have fun using that defense against Microsoft! They don't allow you to download Windows XP without out buying it, do they? So why would this not be illegal? Downloading something you're supposed to buy is illegal, even if the key isn't provided. And, I thought you figured out why it wasn't booting? Try connecting it manually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netshroud Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 So include these VHDs: http://www.microsoft.com/Downloads/details...;displaylang=en I did. This USB in particular isn't booting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mleo2003 Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Saw this on lifehacker, had to show that someone else has a solution too: http://lifehacker.com/5356882/mobalivecd-u...b-drive-support Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tikidrummer Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 awesome work. I just have one question. it worked for me for a couple of boots but now it's not finding my drive. It's saying no boot devices found. I apologize if this an obvious question but it's 3:00am and my red bull is wearing off. thanks edit: tried it on a windows laptop (i do all my work on a mac with W7) I guess there's a problem with the VM because my Multipass is working. I'll look into it more tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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