Install VMTools on Windows VMs

During the installation, you will be guided to first attach the VMTools ISO, then enter the VM console to install VMTools following the prompted steps.

Make sure the virtual machine is in the running state.

1. On the target VM page, click Actions > VMTools > Install VMTools.

2. In the Install VMTools dialog, click Next: Install on VM Console.

   When attaching the VMTools ISO, the system automatically chooses a CD/DVD drive based on the following rules:

   • When a CD/DVD drive is available, the system automatically selects the first one and attaches the VMTools ISO.
   • When no CD/DVD drive is available, the system automatically detaches the original image on CD/DVD drive 1 and attach the VMTools ISO.

3. Click Launch Console.

4. Enter the VM console and install VMTools following the prompted steps.

   1. Load the VMTools image: Click install VMTools in the VMTools installation prompt to load the image to the virtual CD Drive.
   2. Install VMTools: Run the VMTools installation program and install VMTools, commonly-used tools, and virtio driver.
   3. Confirm the installation and reboot the virtual machine: Reboot the virtual machine to make the modification take effect after the installation.

To update your VMTools version, click Actions > VMTools > Reinstall VMTools on the target VM page.