Some Linux distributions use different device names or organize the /dev directory differently. You still must untar the VMware Tools installer to /tmp. If your distribution uses automounting, do not use the mount and umount commands below. Note: Some Linux distributions automatically mount CD-ROMs. The remaining steps take place inside the virtual machine.ģ.Ěs root ( su -), mount the VMware Tools virtual CD-ROM image, change to a working directory (for example, /tmp), uncompress the installer, then unmount the CD-ROM image. The first steps are performed on the host, within Workstation menus:Ģ.Ěfter the guest operating system has started, prepare your virtual machine to install VMware Tools. Installing VMware Tools from the Command Line with the Tar Installer Note: Some guest operating systems require a reboot for full functionality. Launch the VMware Tools background application: Note: Be sure to respond yes when the installer offers to run the configuration program.Ĩ. Respond to the questions the installer displays on the screen. In an X terminal, as root ( su -), configure VMware Tools. There is no confirmation or finish button.ħ. When the installer is done, VMware Tools are installed. Ī dialog appears for Updating system, with a progress bar.
In this case, you should continue installing VMware Tools as described in Installing VMware Tools from the Command Line with the Tar Installer, beginning with step 3.ģ.ĝouble-click the RPM installer in the root of the CD-ROM.Ħ.Ĝlick Continue when the installer presents a dialog box saying Completed System Preparation. Note: In some Linux distributions, the VMware Tools CD icon may fail to appear when you install VMware Tools within an X windows session on a guest. The guest operating system mounts the VMware Tools installation virtual CD.Ģ.ĝouble-click the VMware Tools CD icon on the desktop. To install VMware Tools from X with the RPM installer: See Installing VMware Tools from the Command Line with the Tar Installer.
You can install VMware Tools within X using the. Installing VMware Tools from the Command Line with the RPM Installer.
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