VMware Tools Help : Updating and Changing Installed Modules : Repair or Change Modules in Windows Guests

Repair or Change Modules in Windows Guests
If you have problems with enhanced graphics display or mouse actions or with features that depend on VMware Tools, you might need to repair or modify installed modules.
Occasionally, some new modules are not installed during a VMware Tools update. You can manually install new modules by modifying installed modules.
Important
Do not use the guest’s Add/Remove Programs item in the Windows Control Panel.
 
Prerequisites
Power on the virtual machine and log in to the guest operating system.
Procedure
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For example, in Workstation, select VM>Reinstall VMware Tools.
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Click Repair to repair the files, registry settings, and so on of components that are already installed.
Click Modify to specify which modules are installed.
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What to do next
If features still do not work, uninstall VMware Tools and reinstall.