Install VMWare Tools in VMWare Player

David Hausheer

Open the VMX file (e.g. Windows XP Professional.vmx)

Change the device type:

ide0:0.deviceType = "cdrom-image"

Change the filename (windows.iso can be copied from the VMWare Player directory):

ide0:0.filename = "windows.iso"

Comment the following line:

#ide0:0.autodetect = "TRUE"

After the Virtual Machine has booted, enable the CDROM drive and install VMWare Tools.

After installation, revert the VMX file back to the original state.