Ensure the VM is powered on. You cannot mount the ISO to a powered-off VM.

Capabilities like drag-and-drop file transfers, copy-and-paste across host and guest, time synchronization, and automatic resolution adjustment are all powered by VMware Tools.

VMware doesn't use a one-size-fits-all ISO. It provides a different ISO file tailored for each supported guest operating system to ensure maximum compatibility and performance. Identifying the correct file is the first step to a successful installation.

VMware Tools for Windows depends on Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable. Starting with version 12.5.0, the required versions are Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable (x86) version 14.40.33810.0 and (x64) version 14.40.33810.0, both of which are bundled with the download package.