Guide to Install VMware Tools on Linux and Windows

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Guide to Install VMware Tools on Linux and Windows

For Linux (Ubuntu/Debian-based Distributions)

1. Update the system repositories:

sudo apt update

2. Install Open VMware Tools:

sudo apt install open-vm-tools

3. Enable the VMware Tools service to start on boot:

sudo systemctl enable vmtoolsd

4. Start the VMware Tools service:

sudo systemctl start vmtoolsd

5. Check the status of the service:

sudo systemctl status vmtoolsd

For Linux (RHEL/CentOS/AlmaLinux/Rocky Linux-based Distributions)

1. Update and upgrade the system packages:

sudo yum update -y && sudo yum upgrade -y

Or if using dnf:

sudo dnf update -y && sudo dnf upgrade -y

2. Install Open VMware Tools:

sudo yum install open-vm-tools

Or with dnf:

sudo dnf install open-vm-tools

3. Enable the VMware Tools service to start on boot:

sudo systemctl enable vmtoolsd

4. Start the VMware Tools service:

sudo systemctl start vmtoolsd

5. Check the status of the service:

sudo systemctl status vmtoolsd

All Versions VMTools for Linux: https://pkgs.org/search/?q=open-vm-tools

For Windows

1. Access the official VMware Tools download site:

Visit the following link: https://packages.vmware.com/tools/esx/latest/windows/x64/

2. Download the .exe file:

Download the appropriate installer for your Windows operating system.

3. Run the installer:

Double-click the downloaded .exe file and follow the installation wizard instructions.

4. Restart the system (if prompted):

After the installation is complete, restart the system to apply the changes.

Post-Installation Verification

• For Linux:

Verify the vmtoolsd service is running with:

systemctl status vmtoolsd

• For Windows:

Ensure VMware Tools is listed as installed under Control Panel > Programs and Features.

This guide ensures the proper installation of VMware Tools to enhance the performance and functionality of your virtual machines.