Resumption of the Suspended virtual machine does not work, "the specified file is not a virtual disk.

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  • software: VMVware Workstation 6.5.1 build 126130

  • Host: NB HP Compaq 2510p with 2 GB of ram

  • OS: Windows XP Pro SP3 5.12.2600

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