kb.vmware.com/kb/2011350
the above kb article will give you resolution of your issue.
Please do check the running status of VMware tools status on the machine. If tools are not in started mode, Then you will get this issue.
-Shankar
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Shankar Jadapa (RHCE, MCSA, VCP 5 )
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