How to Fix iShare2 Not Working After PNetLab VMware Image 4.2.10 Installation

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If you’ve recently installed the PNetLab VMware image version 4.2.10 and are experiencing issues with iShare2 not working, you’re not alone. This is a common problem faced by many users, but fortunately, there’s a straightforward solution. This article will guide you through the necessary steps to resolve the issue and get your iShare2 running smoothly again. this is because of they have change the repository to download images.

Step 1: Verify Internet Connectivity

Before diving into patching and upgrading, the first step is to ensure that your VMware workstation has a stable internet connection. This is crucial as the patches and updates you’ll need to apply require internet access. Check the network settings in VMware to confirm that the virtual machine is connected to the internet.

Step 2: Apply Patch 5.0.1

Once you’ve confirmed internet connectivity, the next step is to apply the 5.0.1 patch. This patch addresses some of the underlying issues that may be causing iShare2 to malfunction.

Download Patch 5.0.1: You can download the 5.0.1 patch from the following link: 5.0.1.zip.
Apply the Patch: After downloading, unzip the file and follow the instructions provided within the package to apply the patch to your PNetLab image.

Step 3: Upgrade to the Latest Patch 5.3.11

After successfully applying the 5.0.1 patch, the next step is to upgrade to the latest patch, version 5.3.11. This upgrade will ensure that all the latest fixes and enhancements are applied, potentially resolving any remaining issues.

Download Patch 5.3.11: The latest patch can be downloaded from the following link: 5.3.11.zip.
Apply the Upgrade: Similar to the previous step, unzip the file and follow the instructions to upgrade your PNetLab image to version 5.3.11.

Here’s how you can upgrade PNetLab after installing the VMware image 4.2.10:

Check Internet Connectivity: Ensure the virtual machine has internet access.

Patch to Version 5.0.1:

Download the 5.0.1 patch here.
Transfer the file to /root/ in the VM using an SFTP client.

Run the following commands in the VM:

unzip 5.0.1.zip -d ./upgrade > /dev/null 2>&1

chmod 755 -R upgrade

find upgrade -type f -print0 | xargs -0 dos2unix 2>&1 > /dev/null 2>&1

./upgrade/upgrade

reboot

Upgrade to Version 5.3.11:
- Download the 5.3.11 patch here.
- Transfer the file to /root/ in the VM using an SFTP client.
```
unzip 5.3.11.zip -d ./upgrade > /dev/null 2>&1

chmod 755 -R upgrade  

find upgrade -type f -print0 | xargs -0 dos2unix 2>&1 > /dev/null 2>&1

./upgrade/upgrade

reboot
```
- Run the same commands as above for patching and rebooting.

Note: Always ensure that each patch is applied in sequence, and follow any specific instructions provided for each version.

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