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I am attempting to install the VMware Tools in a Windows 8.1 guest, but the `Manage > Install VMware Tools...` menu bar button is greyed out. I have downloaded the VMware tools for Windows (I can see it in `C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Player\windows.iso`) on the host computer. How can I fix this problem?