Why is VMware tools not installing?

Why is VMware tools not installing?

Since VMware Tools cannot be installed without a CD-ROM drive, the incorrect network driver is also assigned to the NIC. To resolve this issue, you must assign the correct driver. To assign the correct driver: select add a new device and select the CD-ROM under Disk, Driver and storage.

How do I fix VMware tools not installing?

Do not skip a step.

1. Verify that the guest operating system you are trying to install VMware Tools in is fully certified.
2. Verify that the correct guest operating system is selected.
3. Verify that the correct ISO image is being loaded.
4. Verify that the VMware Tools ISO image has not been corrupted.

How do I force VMware tools to install?

Procedure

1. Select the menu command to mount the VMware Tools virtual disc on the guest operating system.
2. If you are using vCenter Server and are performing an upgrade or reinstallation, in the Install/Upgrade VMware Tools dialog box, select Interactive Tools Installation or Interactive Tools Upgrade and click OK.

What happens if VMware tools not installed?

For example, if you do not have VMware Tools installed in your virtual machine, you cannot interact with the Guest OS to perform a graceful / clean shutdown or restart. This means you can only use the VM power options to perform a hard power off or power on of the virtual machine from the toolbar.

How do I enable VMware tools?

To install VMware Tools, follow this procedure:

1. Start the virtual machine.
2. On the menu of the VMware console window, choose Player→Manage→Install VMware Tools. The dialog box shown here appears.
3. Click Download and Install.
4. Follow the instructions in the Setup program to install the VMware tools.

How do I know if VMware tools are installed?

Checking the VMware Tools version

1. Locate the VMware Tools icon in the System Tray. Move the mouse pointer over the icon.
2. To check which version is installed, right-click the VMware Tools icon and select About VMware Tools. The About VMware Tools dialog displays information about the currently installed version.

How do I reinstall VMware tools?

To reinstall VMware Tools:

1. In Fusion, navigate to Virtual Machine > Install VMware Tools.
2. In Workstation, navigate to VM > Install VMware Tools.

How do I fix VMware tools greyed out?

How to install VMWare tools if the option is grayed out

1. Shut down the virtual machine.
2. Open VMWare Workstation Player and right-click on the VM. (
3. Select the “Settings” option to edit the hardware settings.
4. Highlight the CD/Drive on the left side-bar under the Hardware tab and click on the remove button.

How do manually uninstall VMware tools completely?

Download Microsoft Program Install and Uninstall Troubleshooter WARNING: This tool may reboot your computer automatically after troubleshooting,so make sure you save your work,close all other programs before

Double-click the downloaded file (the file extension is .diagcab) to launch it

Click Next,then choos Uninstalling

Can’t uninstall VMware Tools?

To uninstall VMware Tools in a Linux guest operating system: Open a terminal window. Switch to the root user by running the command: su – root. Run the VMware Tools uninstaller script: /usr/bin/vmware-uninstall-tools.pl. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the uninstall. Reboot the virtual machine.

How do I manually install VMware Tools?

To install VMware Tools, follow this procedure: Start the virtual machine. On the menu of the VMware console window, choose Player→Manage→Install VMware Tools. Click Download and Install. Follow the instructions in the Setup program to install the VMware tools.