VMware Tools will attempt to connect to a VMware ESXi host, which might prevent VirtualBox from importing the virtual machine image.

Procedure

  1. Go to Start → Control Panel.
    The Control Panel screen appears.
  2. Check the list of installed programs.
    • For Windows XP and Windows Server 2003, click Add or Remove Programs.
    • For other supported Windows and Windows Server versions, go to Programs → Programs and Features .
    A list of installed programs appears.
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    Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP)
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    Add or Remove Programs (Windows 7)
  3. Select VMware Tools and then click Remove (Windows XP or Windows Server 2003) or Uninstall (Other supported Windows and Windows Server versions).
  4. Click Yes to uninstall VMware Tools.
  5. Click Yes to restart Windows.
VMware Tools is uninstalled.