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VMWare Tools for Windows

Name: VMWare Tools for Windows
Author: VMware by Broadcom

VMware Tools is a suite of utilities that enhances the performance of the virtual machines guest operating system and improves management of the virtual…

Version 13.1.5.25544008 · by VMware by Broadcom

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Official site: knowledge.broadcom.com

About VMWare Tools for Windows

VMware Tools is a set of services and modules that enable several features in VMware products for better management of, and seamless user interactions with, guests operating systems.

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## Package Parameters

* `/ALL` - Performs a Complete Install of VMware Tools (Optional)

Example:

```shell

choco install vmware-tools --params='"/ALL"'

```

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## [choco://vmware-tools](choco://vmware-tools)

To use choco:// protocol URLs, install [(unofficial) choco:// Protocol support](https://chocolatey.org/packages/choco-protocol-support)

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**Please Note**: This is an automatically updated package. If you find it is out of date by more than a day or two, please contact the maintainer(s) and let them know the package is no longer updating correctly.

How to install VMWare Tools for Windows

Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install vmware-tools-for-windows
Open VMWare Tools for Windows once it finishes installing.

How to install Windows software with Chocolatey

Frequently asked questions

Is VMWare Tools for Windows free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to knowledge.broadcom.com, the developer's official site, where VMWare Tools for Windows is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.

What is the latest version of VMWare Tools for Windows?

The version listed here is 13.1.5.25544008, published /Date(1788. The developer's site always has the newest release.

How do I install VMWare Tools for Windows from the command line?

With Chocolatey, run: choco install vmware-tools-for-windows. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is VMWare Tools for Windows safe?

VMWare Tools for Windows downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.