Kb.vmware/s/article/78708 !!link!! Jun 2026

For VMs running hardware version 13 or older on newer ESXi hosts, the VM would attempt to schedule a timer event far in the future. When the uptime hit specific thresholds (often cited around or sometimes significantly less depending on the specific patch level), the calculation would wrap around to a negative number.

VMware released patches for ESXi that correct the timer logic. kb.vmware/s/article/78708

Here is the breakdown of , why it happens, and why it’s fascinating. For VMs running hardware version 13 or older

VMware provides two primary workarounds in KB 78708. A permanent fix requires a firmware update. Here is the breakdown of , why it

VMware Knowledge Base article 78708 resolves VMware Tools installation failures on Windows 7 SP1 and Server 2008 R2 SP1 caused by missing SHA-2 code signing support. Users must install Microsoft updates KB4474419 and KB4490628 to enable signature verification and allow the installation to proceed. For more details, visit Broadcom TechDocs . VMware Tools 13.0.10.0 Release Notes - Broadcom TechDocs