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VMware 17 Workstation 17 Kubuntu 25.10 Install

Asked by Mark Heaton

I cannot get past the Sign-on screen on the initial install of KU 25.10. Error points to a message stating that the VM Client Tools have not been installed. How can I install "open-vm-tools" during the initial installation? I have not got past the initial sign-in I was able to move around in the "Try" sessions.

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#1

Press CTRL + ALT + F1
Log in there and install the additions via the ISO from VMWare
Should do it.
Remember that 25.10 is brand brand new so will have issues.

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HORIE Seiichi (shorie) said : 		#2

CTRL+ALT-Fx doesn't work.

This problem is also reported on the Kubuntu forum. You can see more details of the problem, including CTRL-ALT-Fx, in several conditions.

https://www.kubuntuforums.net/forum/current-supported-releases/kubuntu-25-10-questing-quokka/688744-vmware-workstation-17-pro-kunbuntu-25-10-issue.

I also tried this tricky procedure :
1. Install Ubuntu 25.10 on VMware.
2. Install open-vm-tools-desktop.
3. Install kubuntu-desktop.

I can see the login screen, but after logging in, the screen goes black.

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Sensi Claudio (sensiclaudio) said : 		#3

It worked in Snapshot 4, but after the updates it stopped working.
Only x11, no wayland in VMWare

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Best HORIE Seiichi (shorie) said (last edit ): 		#4

The workaround was suggested :
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/sddm/+bug/2127892/comments/2

To fix this problem.
1. Get into the boot recovery mode.
2. Drop to root shell prompt.
3. Run `apt-get remove xserver-xorg-video-vmware`

It works for me.

--- update ----
Installing open-vm-tools-desktop will install the dependent xserver-xorg-video-vmware. So, the back screen will come again.

To avoid this problem, install the VMTools with the following command.

```
sudo apt install -y open-vm-tools-desktop && sudo apt remove -y xserver-xorg-video-vmware
```

Note: This workaround seems to be too tricky. Please proceed at your own risk.

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Mark Heaton (mheaton58) said : 		#5

Thanks HORIE Seiichi, that solved my question.

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HORIE Seiichi (shorie) said : 		#6

Hi Mark.

My pleasure. Be sure to check the linked launch pad. There is an update regarding open-vm-tools-desktop. I also updated my answer in this thread.