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VMware Tools are not installed automatically via vSphere Client

VMware Tools are not installed automatically via vSphere Client

Owned by JM Lopez
Last updated: Feb 21, 2023
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Problem

When I right-click on the VM > Guest > Install/Upgrade VMware Tools, nothing happens and VMware tools are not Installed.

Solution

Having VMware Tools installed is necessary for the efficient operation of VMs in the Virtualization Environment.

Please refer to the following VMware guides for the process appropriate to your particular VM's operating system:

  1. Installing VMware Tools

  2. Upgrading VMware Tools.

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