Windows 7 VMWare Tools Fix
This package contains files to fix some errors while installing Windows 7 guest in a recent VMWare virtualization software. These errors caused by installed Windows 7 guest not being able to read signed installation files. I experienced this issue on a Windows 11 host with Workstation 17.6.
Screenshots
I solved this issue thanks to this Reddit post:
https://www.reddit.com/r/vmware/comments/izt584/cant_install_vmware_tools_completely/
Included files:
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2019-03 Servicing Stack Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB4490628)
https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/search.aspx?q=4490628 -
Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB3033929)
https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/download/details.aspx?id=46148
The mount.iso file contains these standalone update installers. Created for easier accessibility. Just mount the disk to your guest and install them.