

VdmInstUtil: 03/10/20 22:05:11 Searching for '127.0.0.1 view-localhost # view localhost server' in "C:\WINDOWS\system32\Drivers\etc\hosts" VdmInstUtil: 03/10/20 22:05:11 - VMAddViewLocalHostEntryToHostsFile() : Adding view-localhost entry to the 'etc\hosts' file. VdmInstUtil: 03/10/20 22:05:11 Entering custom action VMAddViewLocalHostEntryToHostsFile

The entries below were in the install log file. In my case the issue was because the client installer (Ver 5.3) needed to add an entry to the HOSTS file and did not have permissions to do so. I noticed these same error messages in previous VMWare install logs, but they mean nothing to me. MSI (c) (D8:20) : MainEngineThread is returning 1603 MSI (c) (D8:20) : Cleaning up uninstalled install packages, if any exist MSI (c) (D8:20) : Grabbed execution mutex. Installation success or error status: 1603. MSI (c) (D8:20) : Windows Installer installed the product. MSI (c) (D8:20) : Product: VMware Horizon Client - Installation failed. The app being a public beta so you will face issues with the app while operating.I used Verbose logging for the MSI install and at the very end of the log file is this: You can download the app from the below link. As said above this app is only available for people who use VMware Horizon 7 virtual desktop. You can share your feedback regards to the app via VMware’s forums. This is a public beta app which can be buggy and have issues if you are using the app. WORK SMARTER WITH CONTINUUM Attach your Windows 10 phone to a monitor, mouse and keyboard through wired or wireless accessories to get complete workspace experience without productivity compromise.LEAVE THE DESKTOP BEHIND WITH HORIZON HOSTED APPLICATIONS Use VMware Horizon 7 hosted applications, leave the desktop behind and run remote applications with delight experience.Blast Extreme leverages H.264 hardware decoding to deliver the best remote experience while reducing power consumption. ENHANCED USER EXPERIENCE The VMware Blast Extreme protocol used with Horizon 7 is designed and optimized for mobile users.The company have revealed the features of the app as below.
