Uninstalling VMware Tools in a Windows virtual machine

Uninstalling VMware Tools in a Windows virtual machine if the VMware Tools installation or uninstallation fails with error codes, such as Error 1316, Error 1606, or Error 1603:

1. In the Windows virtual machine, click Start > Run, type cmd, and click OK. The Command Prompt opens.

2. In the command prompt, enter D:.

3. Run this command:

o For 32 bit guest operating systems: setup /c

o For 64 bit guest operating systems: setup64 /c

This uninstalls VMware Tools and performs a complete clean up.

4. When prompted, allow setup to continue the uninstallation of VMware Tools.

5. After VMware Tools is uninstalled, reboot the virtual machine.

6. Reinstall VMware Tools.