VMware Workstation – Why Can’t Access Virtual Terminal TTY1

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I have Ubuntu installed inside VMWare Workstation 8. The host OS is Ubuntu 11.10. When I boot Ubuntu, and login, all is OK. But when I try to open console Ctrl+Alt+F1 it does not.

I have VMWare tools installed. How can I fix this?

Best Answer

  • Enter full-screen mode first with Ctrl+Alt+Enter
  • Click inside the Ubuntu VM (to make sure input is grabbed)
  • Then try entering tty1 with Ctrl+Alt+F1

Works great for me here.

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