Doesnt work for me. I have the same config as you. BT4-R1 on Vmware 7.1.2 with Alfa AWUS036H via USB. I even tried rebooting, etc. I tried this few times with no luck.

I also tried OP's solution...

Running latest BT in VM.
in /pentest/exploits/framework3

I tried the svn --force delete test/lib/regexr.rb.ut

then re-ran msfupdate

Got another error that regexr.rb is unversioned.
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It seems that I can only connect to scope not the global setting.

I think that only connecting to scope is fine and it works.

But I want the global setting to be updated. How can I do that if...

Hello all. I have the same problem as the OP. I followed ArchAngel-amael's how-to video to use OpenVAs. on BT4 R1 final.

The only difference between his video and this version is that I have to...

I came here hoping to learn how to update backtrack.

LOL - I've learned a quite few things when reading through the forums and such.

1. Wifi doesnt work on VMware unless it's a USB device. ...

I have the same wifi card so I would like to know this as well. Thanks. Also if the OP could provide instructions on how to install the drivers that would be great.
Thanks.

Edit: Question: Why...