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VMware Autostart not Working: 3 Quick Ways to Fix it

Simple yet effective fixes to restore your normalcy to your VMware

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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If you find that your VMware EXSi autostart is not working, you are in luck today. The common reason for this error appearing seems to be caused by a sudden loss of power that shuts down the VM host.

Beyond this, this issue can arise if your VM doesn’t have enough RAM memory to perform the required task. Irrespective of the cause of this issue, the solutions in this guide will help you fix it quickly.

What can I do if the VMware EXSi autostart is not working?

What can I do if the VMware EXSi autostart is not working?

1. Restore your VM from backup

2. Check your VMs RAM memory

Note:It is recommended that you run the tool for several hours at least (1-2 days recommended), to make sure that the entire set of tests have been performed.

3. Remove and re-add the Virtual Machine

To remove the VM:

To re-add the VM:

With this, you should be able to fix VMware EXSi 8, 7, or VM autostart if they are not working. In the same vein, ifVMware is not detecting your USB drive, check our detailed guide to fix it.

Please let us know in the comments below if this guide helped you solve your issue.

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Vladimir Popescu

Being an artist his entire life while also playing handball at a professional level, Vladimir has also developed a passion for all things computer-related.

With an innate fascination for research and analysis, and realizing many other people share his passion for this subject, he delved into writing Windows-related articles, so other people can also benefit from the acquired information.

When not writing kick-ass articles, Vladimir likes to spend his time doing Crossfit and creating art.

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