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Non-administrator users cannot save changes to VMware Tools Scripts

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Non-administrator users cannot make changes in VMware Tools scripts (VMware Tools Properties > Scripts).

If a non-administrator user attempts to make changes in VMware Tools scripts, either:
  • No error message is displayed, but the changes are not made.
  • The following error is displayed:Cannot create the <drive>:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\<VMware-Tools-default-script> file. Make sure that the path and filename are correct.

Solution

Only administrator users can successfully edit VMware Tools scripts.

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  • KB Article: 2978408
  • Updated: Aug 14, 2009
  • Products:
    VMware ACE
    VMware ESX
    VMware GSX Server
    VMware Player
    VMware VirtualCenter
    VMware Workstation
    VMware vCenter Lab Manager
  • Product Versions:
    VMware Server 1.0.x (Windows)