Re: Deploying OVF Template in ESXi v5.1

Try this workaround.

1. Open the the OVF file using a text editor.
2. Locate the line:
   
   <vmw:Config ovf:required="false" vmw:key="tools.toolsUpgradePolicy" vmw:value="useGlobal"/>
   
   
3. Change this line to:
   
   <vmw:Config ovf:required="false" vmw:key="tools.toolsUpgradePolicy" vmw:value="manual"/>

Alternatively, export the virtual machine back to Workstation and change VMware Tools update option to manual:

1. Right-click the virtual machine in Workstation and click Edit Settings.
2. In the Options tab, change the VMware Tools update option from Use application default to Manual

Ref: http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=2036689