November 28, 2023

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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October 27, 2023

Customize SublimeText 3 highlighted-line background-color the easy way

Problem:
How to customize / modify / change the background color of the line i’m working on in sublime text 3?

Caveat:
Each Color-Scheme is independent. If you modify, then change schemes, you will ahve to modify again.

Solution:
Preferences > Cusomize Color Scheme >
In the globals section, add "line_highlight": "#color", where #color is the hexadecimal color of your choice.

Example:

    "globals":  
{
"line_highlight": "#155199",
},

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as always, Good Luck!
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