Description of problem: Cannot mount hgfs disks or USB jump drives on Linux guest running on XP host in VMware player. The following alerts were issued and the drives were not mounted. SELinux is preventing /sbin/ifconfig (ifconfig_t) "read" to /var/run/vmware-active-nics (initrc_var_run_t). SELinux denied access requested by /sbin/ifconfig. It is not expected that this access is required by /sbin/ifconfig and this access may signal an intrusion attempt. It is also possible that the specific version or configuration of the application is causing it to require additional access. Sometimes labeling problems can cause SELinux denials. You could try to restore the default system file context for /var/run/vmware-active-nics, restorecon -v /var/run/vmware-active-nics If this does not work, there is currently no automatic way to allow this access. Instead, you can generate a local policy module to allow this access - see FAQ Or you can disable SELinux protection altogether. Disabling SELinux protection is not recommended. Please file a bug report against this package. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): How reproducible: Every boot Steps to Reproduce: 1. Boot fedora guest with 2.6.22.1-27.fc7 kernel on XP host. 2. 3. Actual results: The above alerts. Expected results: No alerts. Additional info:
VMWARE has informed me that they do not support Fedora guests.