error: unknown target CPU 'generic'

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Remove POCL, install ROCM, install OPENCL DRIVERS for your AMD CPU. Everything is detailed on the homepage. Also note, using Hashcat on a VM makes things even more complicated in getting things to work.

Thanks for the reply - yea, I was reading about the VM issues - Being a beginner is tough and I appreciate you sharing insight/knowledge.  Even though its on the homepage a point in the right direction is great! ty ty