Try running the application or command prompt as an Administrator.
VMware needs full read/write permissions to the virtual machine’s directory and the system’s temp folders. If you moved the VM to an external drive formatted as exFAT or a network share with strict permissions, error 42 will appear. vm initialization failed 42
Virtualization is the backbone of modern development, testing, and IT operations. So, when you click "Power On" only to be met with the cryptic error message it brings productivity to a screeching halt. Try running the application or command prompt as
Restart your computer to clear the system cache and reset the memory map. and IT operations. So