Linux RedHat-Based VMware-Tools Installation Kenrnel Headers Path

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This is a Troubleshooting for Missing Kernel-Headers Path on VMware-Tools Installation for Linux Fedora, CentOS, RedHat, Oracle…

  1. Abort VMware-Tools Installation:

    Simply Hit Ctrl+c

  2. Reboot with the New Kernel 
    su -c 'reboot'

    1. On Boot Screen Hit Any Key to Open Boot Menu

    2. Select the New Kernel from List

  3. Check if Kernel and Kernel-Headers are Corresponding 
    uname -r

    Take note and Confront with:

    yum list kernel-headers

    If the Kernel and Headers Versions are Not Matching then Repeat Preceding…

  4. After If Prompted Again:
    • Eventually Inserts the Kernel Headers Path: 
      /lib/modules/$(uname -r)/build/include

    • Else Answer No and Follow to Hit Return Until the Installation Follow Up… 🙂