OSX Lion 10.7.3 cannot install Vmware Tools
Hi guys im running windows 7 with Vmware Workstation 8 virtual machine of OSX Lion 10.7.3 all works well except that I can't install the tools when I click on installation tools I get this error "cannot find compononent on the update server. Contact VMware Support or your system administrator. "I searched and couldn't find a useful link. Can someone help me please?
If you contact VMware support they will tell you that OSX running inside the workstation is illegal because it violates the MAC OS x EULA.
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