Installing Vmwaretools 12.5.2 - Installed, but guest shows "not installed"

Hey Folks,

I've been trying to install 12.5.2 to patch up the vulnerability from a couple weeks ago, and have been having a rough time.

ESXI 8.0.3 - the built in image is 12.4.5

Process:

\- downloaded new isos from Broadcom Site

\- used this KB to create ProductLocker share: [https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article/313876/installing-and-upgrading-the-latest-vers.html](https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article/313876/installing-and-upgrading-the-latest-vers.html)

\- configured one of my hosts with this setup; used a test guest to try installing. Guest is on the host with upgraded vmware tools iso. \- trying to update/upgrade vmware tools from Powercli failed: saying it was in progress or unable to. \- manually uninstalled vmware tools, rebooted \- powercli: checked status of vmwaretools for guest, showed not installed. \- changed vmwaretools update policy to "at next powercycle" \- rebooted guest; \- queried powercli for tools version - output says " not installed" BUT it shows the correct version \- checking on the guest, the tools are installed \- vpshere web console also shows as not installed

Any ideas what to look at here? I have 6 hosts, could the fact that only one is currectly configured like this affect it? Even though the guest is on that host? Is there a way to enforce a specific version for the checks? Any other tips or ideas?

Thank you!