Install VMwareTools fails:
Could not find component on update server. Contact VMware Support or your system administrator.
Google has no answers. Its obviously a strange fault.
any hints? Thx!
The same guest runs on another host, a OpenSuse 10.1, 32 Bit, same Player but 32Bit, same VIX (i386). On this host no error appears, vmware tools are possible to install (at the moment problems to mount the iso ... because of another DVD-ROM device sr0 -> hda , but will be no problem) . It seems to be a problem of the guest.
Host: OpenSuse 11.1 64Bit, VMware-Player-3.1.0-261024.x86_64.bundle, VMware-VIX-1.8.1-207905.x86_64.bundle
Guest: DebianLenny 32Bit , no graphical desktop, konsole only
My Aims: install VmwareTools to synchronise time
Eckard
go the host that works and copy all the iso files inside the installation directory.
On the non working host add them to the install directory.
The automatic tools download is work in progress ![]()
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Thx! I already did it like you proposed. Mountet the iso on the host:
mount -t iso9660 -o -ro,loop=/dev/loop0 /usr/lib/vmware/isoimages/linux.iso /home/ted/tmp
then I mountet the /home from guest by nfs.Installed it. It works wonderful!
vmware-toolbox-cmd timesync ... and timesync works!
hello,
i have a simular problem - i have read your post but cant figure out what it is i need to do, would you be able to talk me through it pls?
thanks in advance
stuart
stuartrozier wrote: i have a simular problem
If your issue is not the same then you should start your own thread however you still need to include more information as you've provided no real clue to what your particular issue is! ![]()
hello, thanx for quick reply - I'm sure te based around the same thing .
i get the same error message when trying to install VMware tools, once my virtual machine is powered on, the "install vmware tools" tab is highlighted, but when I click on it, I get the same error message about not bein to connect to server component.
i have Internet connectivity, I'm able to use Internet in the virtual pc, and also use the 'software update' tab on the VMware workstation itself - but still no joy when it comes to installing 'tools' ...
Michael have repaired the program in the control panel, and uninstalled and reinstalled - even tried a system restore - but still no joy.
thanks again
stuart
sorry that was predictive txt typo on mobile phone ... was meant to say 'i have repaired....'
stuartrozier wrote: sorry that was predictive txt typo on mobile phone ... was meant to say 'i have repaired....'
So are you saying your issue is resolved? If not, then what version of VMware Workstation and what was the name of the installer .exe you downloaded for that version of VMware Workstation?
hello,
no still not resolved yet unfortunately - i repaired the installation in control panel, where it gives the option the uninstall, modify or repair / but this didnt help either.
its the free version of workstation from their website - workstation 9, I'm plannin on purchasing a liscence key when my 30day trial is up / but only if i can resolve this issue first hopefully.
thanks
stuart
Then the VMware Tools ISO Images are already in VMware Workstation's Working Directory and you can if necessary manually assign the target ISO Image for the target Guest OS to the CD/DVD in the VM's Settings and bypass the VMware Tools command on the menu.
hello , thanks again for helping me with this ...
might really am an amateur though, an would really appreciate a walkthrough or step by step tutorial on how to do this,
thanks again
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Stuart
This may not Fix your situation. But it 'might'.
Give it a look and perhaps translate the findings into something that fits your situation and purpose.
