In the vSphere Client, check the VM Summary tab. It should show "VMware Tools: 10.0.12 (Current)".
: Direct downloads for Windows architectures (x64/x86) are available at the VMware Packages Index .
Some old open-source or patch repositories still mirror this version, but without a login. Example (filename pattern): VMware-tools-10.0.12-xxxx.tar.gz or VMwareTools-10.0.12-xxxx.iso
For Linux distributions, VMware often provides separate ISO files. The exact filename will look similar to:
⚠️ Only download from *.vmware.com domains. Many “free ISO” sites inject malware.
For modern Linux distributions, VMware recommends using , which is the open-source implementation of the suite and is often pre-installed or available in standard repositories. For Windows and older Linux systems, the proprietary ISO remains the primary method for ensuring seamless interaction between the guest and host.
: Facilitates time synchronization with the host and allows for "quiesced" snapshots, which ensure data consistency during backups. Broadcom support portal How to Use the ISO Installing VMware Tools Across All OS Types - StarWind