VMware Tools won't install on Windows Vista and later

[MarkandLeo]

I'm doing a thing where I'm upgrading from Windows 2000 to Windows 10 through Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 and 8.1.

When I got to Windows Vista, it needed VMware Tools to be reinstalled. However, when I try reinstalling, it says the software needs to be installed on Windows 2000, XP or Server 2003. I tried deleting all the files and registry entries I could find for the previous VMware Tools installation, but that didn't help. I tried upgrading to Windows 7 but it still had the same problem.

I was using the VMware Tools installer for Windows Vista and later, and it still threw the error, so what's causing the problem? I'd like an answer as soon as possible.

[ColoradoMarmot]

Sounds like you may have upgraded the VM.  Make sure the OS version in the VM preferences is set to the proper operating system.

[MarkandLeo]

Pretty sure I already did that.

[wila]

Hi,

VMware Fusion does no longer carry the VMware Tools for MS Vista.

You'll have to download a slightly older version instead.

See this post for VMware Workstation:
https://communities.vmware.com/t5/VMware-Workstation-Pro/Problems-vmware-tools-16-1-in-Windows-Vista...

PS: Workstation and Fusion use the same VMware Tools, you won't have a problem using that download link, VMware Tools over the whole product line (including vSphere) is one product.

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Wil

[OldPC]

For me it doesn't work even with compatible version of VMware tools.

[ColoradoMarmot]

First, my condolences for using Vista.

Second, what exactly are you seeing when you try to install it?  Also, what's the host and guest hardware?