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Fix: The Operation is not Allowed in the Current State on VMware Tools
This error appears when you try to create a snapshot of your VM
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Updated onJanuary 4, 2024
updated onJanuary 4, 2024
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Our readers have encountered the error messageThe operation is not allowed in the current statewhile using VMware tools.
This issue seems to be caused by a variety of issues. Sometimes, the error is produced afteruserstry to create a snapshot of their VMs.
In other cases, this error appears whenusersattempt to shut down the vCenter Server before it detects the ESXi host. Irrespective of the cause, the solution in this guide will help you fix the error quickly.
How can I fix the operation is not allowed in the current state in VMware tools?
1. Restart the management agents on the host machine
You must make sure that your Virtual machine startup/shutdown with the host feature disabled.
2. Restart the VMware Virtual Center service on vCenter Server
It is worth mentioning that when you restart the VMware VirtualCenter Server service, all theusersconnected to the infrastructure through the client will be disconnected.
Even though the operation is not allowed in the current state with VMware ESXi tools errors can be caused by a series of factors, we managed to boil down all the solutions to the two presented to you.
Please follow the steps we provided in this list carefully to avoid causing any other problems. IsVMware autostart not workingon your PC? Check our detailed guide to fix it.
Another common issue that people face while using the ESXi host isNo coredump target has been configured message; read this guide to learn more.
Let us know if this article helped you solve your issue. You can do so by using the comment section below.
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Vladimir Popescu
Being an artist his entire life while also playing handball at a professional level, Vladimir has also developed a passion for all things computer-related.
With an innate fascination for research and analysis, and realizing many other people share his passion for this subject, he delved into writing Windows-related articles, so other people can also benefit from the acquired information.
When not writing kick-ass articles, Vladimir likes to spend his time doing Crossfit and creating art.
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