VMware Tools support for Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003

Products

• VMware vSphere ESXi

Issue/Introduction

VMware Tools 10.0.12 will be the last version to support legacy Guest Operating Systems (Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003).

Resolution

VMware Tools version 10.1.0 requires minimum Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008. VMware Tools version 10.0.12 is the last version to support legacy guest operating systems, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003. Use image winPreVista.iso that was published with VMware Tools version 10.0.12. The ISO images are available for download from http://customerconnect.vmware.com.

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VMware Tools 10.0.12 Download Link