Vmware-tools missing MSI C++ Redistributable

Problem:

Cannot install VMware-tools due to missing MS Visual C++ Redistributable MSI.

Solution:

1. Download troubleshooter. Ignore the fact that it is for workstations, use it on your server too.
   https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/fix-problems-that-block-programs-from-being-installed-or-removed-cca7d1b6-65a9-3d98-426b-e9f927e1eb4d

2. Run it, click “Next”, click “Uninstalling”, Choose “Not-Listed”, “Next”…
   For every MSI ID in the form {46E11E7F-....} that the vmware-tools installer complains about, copy/paste the ID from the dialog into the Troubleshooter’s field and click “Next”.

3. Retry vmtools installation, and re-run the troubleshooter as needed for each MSI ID in fault.

I had to do this for 4 different C++ redistributable ID’s before vm-tools was installable.

Good luck!

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