VMware tools not running

Problem:
Cannot install VMware tools by selecting the install on the menu

Possible Solutions:
1) VMware tools run by loading an ISO image into the CD drive, if autorun is disabled, it cannot install automatically.
In the VM, go to the CD drive, it should be loaded with VMware tools setup. Run setup.exe manually from there.

2) The VM OS could be hardened. Windows Installer may be disabled, thus VMware tools setup can't run.
Run the following command
msiexec.exe /regserver
Ensure that the service Windows Installer is up and running. Try running VMware tools again.