1. Update Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
Download link: https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=KB976932
2. Install KB4490628 patch
- 2019 - 03 Servicing Stack Update for Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems (KB4490628)
Microsoft Update Catalog (4490628)
- 2019-09 Security Update for Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems (KB4474419)
Microsoft Update Catalog (4474419)
- Restart the virtual machine
*Skipping this step may cause VMware Tools installation to fail
3. Mount the installer virtual drive
4. Install VMware Tools in the virtual machine
- Select the virtual drive - right click - open (do not double click to enter, you must right click to open).
- Select the 64-bit installer and run it as an administrator.
3. Install the program according to the installation instructions
4. The installation is complete