Installing VMware Tools in VMware Workstation 17 Player is a straightforward process that enhances the performance and functionality of your virtual machines.
Here's how to install VMware Tools:
1. Power On the Virtual Machine
Start the virtual machine you want to install VMware Tools on.
2. Access the Virtual Machine Menu
Click on the virtual machine's menu bar and select VM.
3. Select Install VMware Tools
From the VM menu, choose Install VMware Tools.
4. Mount the VMware Tools ISO
This will automatically mount the VMware Tools ISO image as a virtual CD-ROM drive.
5. Run the VMware Tools Setup
- Windows: Open the mounted CD-ROM drive and double-click the setup.exe file.
- Linux: Open a terminal window within the virtual machine and navigate to the mounted CD-ROM drive. Run the vmware-install.pl script.
- macOS: Open the mounted CD-ROM drive and double-click the vmware-tools-distrib folder. Run the vmware-install.pl script.
6. Follow the On-Screen Instructions
Follow the prompts to complete the installation process.
7. Restart the Virtual Machine
Once the installation is complete, restart your virtual machine for the changes to take effect.
8. Verify Installation
After restarting, check if the VMware Tools are successfully installed. You can verify this by:
- Improved Guest Resolution: Observe if the resolution of the guest operating system has improved.
- Shared Folders: Check if the shared folders feature is working.
- Drag and Drop: Try dragging and dropping files between the host and guest operating systems.
9. Troubleshooting
If you encounter any issues during the installation process, consult the VMware Workstation documentation or the VMware Knowledge Base for troubleshooting tips.
Important Note: Ensure that your virtual machine's operating system is supported by the VMware Tools version installed on your host machine.
