I’ve encountered similar problems with VMware before, and the repair disk feature can be a lifesaver. First things first, make sure to vmware repair disk shut down your virtual machine properly. Then, go to the virtual machine settings and select the hard disk you want to repair. Under the Utilities menu, you’ll find the option to repair the disk. It will run a file system check and fix any issues it encounters. After that, restart your VM and see if the problems persist. It’s a good practice to have a backup before attempting any repairs, just in case.