Components:
- MacBook Pro with Sierra 10.12.6 as Host
- VMWare Fusion PRO 10.1.1
- Ubuntu Desktop 64-bits 14.4.1 LST as Guest
Problem description:
I have installed Ubuntu using Easy Install. After powering on the VM I can’t install VMware Tools. The option is grey/unavailable.
Observation:
The CD-ROM can not be connected because of one error.
Solution:
Open VMware Fusion application > right click on the corresponding VM > Show in Finder > right click on the corresponding .vmwarevm file > Show Package Contents:
- If you have autoinst.flp in the VM directory – rename
- If you have autoinst.iso in the VM directory – rename
Where these files are present and/or configured in the vmx – the virtual machine will be launched in automatic installation mode that prevents the connection files iso vmware-tools
VMware Tools Installation
From VMware Fusion application Menu > Virtual Machine > Reinstall VMware Tools > Install
Follow install window indications for further installation inside Ubuntu OS.
Enjoy!