Installing VMware Tools without the AppDefense driver.

Procedure

  1. For a silent installation, run the command.
    setup64.exe /s /v"/qn ADDLOCAL=All REMOVE=AppDefense

    or

    setup64.exe /s /v"/qn ADDLOCAL=All REMOVE=AppDefense,<other unwanted feature list>
  2. In a manual installation,

    AppDefense is not part of the typical install option.

    AppDefense is unselected by default in the custom install option.

  3. Using the Full Install option, AppDefense is installed during installation,
    AppDefense must be removed manually using the Programs and Features option in your operating system.
    1. Select VMware Tools.
    2. Right click and select Change. VMware Tools installer is launched.
    3. Select Modify.
    4. Click Next.
    5. Navigate to AppDefense node in the tree.
    6. Right click and select Entire feature will be unavailable.
    7. Click Next.
    8. Click Change.
    9. Click Finish.

Results

AppDefense driver is not installed while installing VMware Tools.