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VMware Workstation unrecoverable error: (vmui) Exception 0xc0000005 (access violation)

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This post describes how to fix: VMware Workstation unrecoverable error: (vmui) Exception 0xc0000005 (access violation) has occurred. Cause Consulting the log file mentioned, the following can be seen: 2020-06-29T15:09:33.277+01:00| vmui| W115: "vmlist464" entries in the file "C:\Users\hsimpson\AppData\Roaming\VMware\inventory.vmls" are invalid. Somehow, entries in the inventory.vmls file have become invalid.  This has occurred to me a few times so it's a sensible idea to back this file up whenever you make significant changes to your VMware Workstation inventory. Resolution Either: Restore %AppData%\Roaming\VMware\inventory.vmls from a backup. - or - Delete %AppData%\Roaming\VMware\inventory.vmls and open VMware Workstation to create a new file.  This means you will need to recreate your folder hierarchy and add your virtual machines by opening their .vmx files. VMware Workstation should now open successfully. Related Posts - This PC can't run Windows

Desktop Application Launcher

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A new version of CENTREL Solutions' desktop application launcher XIA Links 4.0 was released earlier this month. This software can be used to centrally manage desktop shortcuts across your organization. Version 4.0 includes the following new features: Modern User Interface A new user interface with different views to either show large icons, medium icons, tiles or shortcut details. XIA Links user interface Shortcut Usage The shortcut details view shows how many times each shortcut has been opened. Security Inheritance The security model has been improved; shortcuts and sections can now inherit security settings. Search A search feature has been added so users can quickly find shortcuts. Find out more about XIA Links Download a free 30-day trial

Force subtitles to default to on per YouTube video

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This post describes how to force subtitles to default to on per YouTube video, either when viewed directly on YouTube, or when the video is embedded. Video viewed directly on YouTube To force subtitles to default to on for a video viewed directly on YouTube, edit the video, go to Video details, then add the tag "yt:cc=on" and press Save. Subtitles will default to on the next time anyone views the video directly on YouTube. Embedded YouTube Video To force subtitles to default to on for an embedded YouTube video, add the following URL parameter to the src attribute in the embed code "?cc_load_policy=1" Related Posts - Embed YouTube video with iFrame without fixed height and width - Remove unavailable videos are hidden in YouTube playlist -  Add YouTube