To install VMware Tools on a Windows Server 2019 virtual machine running on VMware esxi, you can follow these step-by-step instructions:
- Start the Windows Server 2019 virtual machine.
2. From
the VMware menu, go to VM -> Guest -> Install/Upgrade VMware Tools. This
will mount the VMware Tools ISO to the virtual machine
3. Open File Explorer on the Windows Server 2019 virtual
machine.
4. Locate the CD/DVD drive, which should show the VMware
Tools disc icon.
5. Right-click the CD/DVD drive and select
"Open" or double-click it to open the contents.
6. Run the "setup.exe" file to begin the VMware
Tools installation.
7. If prompted by User Account Control (UAC), click
"Yes" to allow the installation to proceed.
8. The VMware Tools installation wizard will appear. Click
"Next" to proceed.
9. On
the next screen, select the desired installation options. The default options
are usually suitable for most installations, so you can leave them as they are.
Click "Next" to continue.
10. Review the license agreement and click the checkbox to accept it. Then click "Next."
11. Choose the installation location for VMware Tools or keep the default path. Click "Next" to proceed.
12. Choose the installation location for VMware Tools or keep the default path. Click "Next" to proceed.
13. Review the installation settings on the Ready to Install screen. If everything looks correct, click "Install" to begin the installation process.
14. Wait for the installation to complete. This may take a few moments.
15. Once the installation is finished, you will see the Installation Completed screen. Click "Finish" to exit the wizard.
16.Restart the Windows Server 2019 virtual machine to complete the VMware Tools installation.
After the virtual machine restarts, you should have VMware Tools installed and running on your Windows Server 2019 VM. VMware Tools provides enhanced performance, improved graphics, and other features to optimize the virtual machine's functionality within the VMware environment
3. Open File Explorer on the Windows Server 2019 virtual
machine.
4. Locate the CD/DVD drive, which should show the VMware
Tools disc icon.
5. Right-click the CD/DVD drive and select
"Open" or double-click it to open the contents.
6. Run the "setup.exe" file to begin the VMware
Tools installation.
7. If prompted by User Account Control (UAC), click
"Yes" to allow the installation to proceed.
8. The VMware Tools installation wizard will appear. Click
"Next" to proceed.
9. On
the next screen, select the desired installation options. The default options
are usually suitable for most installations, so you can leave them as they are.
Click "Next" to continue.
10. Review the license agreement and click the checkbox to accept it. Then click "Next."
11. Choose the installation location for VMware Tools or keep the default path. Click "Next" to proceed.
12. Choose the installation location for VMware Tools or keep the default path. Click "Next" to proceed.
13. Review the installation settings on the Ready to Install screen. If everything looks correct, click "Install" to begin the installation process.
14. Wait for the installation to complete. This may take a few moments.
15. Once the installation is finished, you will see the Installation Completed screen. Click "Finish" to exit the wizard.
16.Restart the Windows Server 2019 virtual machine to complete the VMware Tools installation.
After the virtual machine restarts, you should have VMware Tools installed and running on your Windows Server 2019 VM. VMware Tools provides enhanced performance, improved graphics, and other features to optimize the virtual machine's functionality within the VMware environment
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