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mahmn
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Should reinstall vmware tools after clone?

Hi

Maybe a dummy question... I have created a windows VM with vmware tools and other applications. When I need, I just clone that for a new user. Should I reinstall the vmware tools?

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IRIX201110141
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IRIX201110141
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No.

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Joerg

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Alex_Romeo
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Hi,

no, it's not necessary.

https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-Tools/11.0.0/vmware-tools-user-guide.pdf

ARomeo

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scott28tt
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A clone is a clone is a clone...


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