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VMware Tools installation on a Windows guest fails with the error: System Administrator has policies set to prevent installation

Posted Wed, 27/01/2010 - 23:29 by Martijn

When the System Administrator has set the 'Windows Software Restriction Policy' to disable. With other words the Windows Installer has been disabled.This will result in a an error when you try to install the VMware Tools.

The error is: The system administrator has set policies to prevent this installation

The solution is to enable the windows installer setting in the 'Windows Software Restriction Policy'.

  • Start gpedit.msc (start --> Run)
  • Browse to Local Computer Policy
  • Select Computer Configuration
  • Select Administrative Templates
  • Select Windows Components
  • Select Windows Installer
  • Set the policy from Disabled to Enabled

Retry to install the VMware Tools. After succesfull install, set the policy back if needed.

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