How to update the VMware Tools package on ESXi
https://www.altaro.com/vmware/update-vm02.08.2017 · VMware Tools (vmtools) are periodically updated to include improved drivers, bug fixes, and better OS support. With vSphere 6.5, the tools package is now split into two distinct ones, one for Legacy ( v10.1) operating systems, some of which are no longer supported by the original vendor and one for current operating systems ( v10.0.12 ).
Upgrading VMware Tools
docs.vmware.com › en › VMware-ToolsJun 16, 2021 · If this notification option is enabled, the VMware Tools icon in the Windows taskbar includes a yellow caution icon when a VMware Tools upgrade is available. To install a VMware Tools upgrade, you can use the same procedure that you used for installing VMware Tools the first time. Upgrading VMware Tools means installing a new version.