I came across this article today while looking for a solution to the fact that I could not shut down Windows XP in VMWare Fusion on my Mac. Windows XP was logging in but than just showing the background image and never loading up anything else. I tried sending ctrl+alt+del multiple times and doing a shutdown or restart guest from VMWare to no avail.
Problem:
The [Shut Down Guest] option from the virtual machine menu would NOT work.
It stated that the script could not be run and if I had changed it then… yada yada…
Solution:
When the [Virtual Machine] menu is selected hold down the option key on your keyboard and the [Shut Down Guest] option will change to simply [Power Off] which is essentially like giving the computer the “one-finger salute” (that is holding down the power button until it goes off).
Problem Solved!
Moving on… 
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Thank you very much for that very simple solution
No problem Babba. I like quick and easy.
Glad it helped!
I was going nuts trying to figure this out… Why "Power Off" isn't a standard option, I'll never know. Thanks!
I'm glad my relief from the inevitable "banging my head against the wall" of computer usage helped you out Sean. I hope ya didn't spend too much time going crazy.
Hello from Russia!
Can I quote a post in your blog with the link to you?
sure Polprav, no problem.
The " One finger salute" worked great. Thank you very much
You're welcome Hans
John, excelent! Solved a huge problem! Thanks a lot>
Awesome… I'm glad it helped someone else out. Any suggestions on the site?
A BIG thanks! it restarts windows again! Great tip!!!!!!
I’m glad it helped. You are welcome.
Your awesome!!!!
thank you….
The best solutions are generally the simplest! Many thanks for this – it comes close to being as good as a life-saver. And many thanks to my son also who sent the link. I could understand these things when I had to adjust the potential on the grid of the pentode or rotate the aerial to get a better signal!
I was glad to see I was not the only one who has had this problem. Even happier to find the solution. Many thanks.