VMware/ Disable VSS application quiescing using VMware Tools

1. Open the C:\ProgramData\VMware\VMware Tools\Tools.conf file using a text editor.
2. Create the file if it does not exist in the above said location
3. Add these entries to the file:
   
   [vmbackup]
   vss.disableAppQuiescing = true
    
4. Save and close the file.
5. Restart the VMware Tools Service.
1. Click Start > Run, type services.msc, and click OK.
2. Right-click the VMware Tools Service and click Restart.

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