Windows 7 ESX Auto Pause Problem
Windows 7 goes into sleep mode after a certain time of inactivity when the Windows 7 power saving feature is enabled. This disconnects the network and causes the VMware Tools and the virtual machines to stop responding.
- Navigate to Control Panel > Hardware & Sound > Power Options.
- Under Additional Power Plans, click High Performance.
- Click Change Plan Settings.
- Set all settings to Never.
- Click Save.