Download VMware-Tools Workstation 12 for GNU/Linux
The Article Presents a Series of Links to Download the Latest VMware-Tools for VMware Workstation 12 GNU/Linux Guests.
Especially relevant: then follow Instructions to Extract and Install the VMware Tools Workstation on Linux Guests.
How to Download VMware Tools Workstation 12 for Linux
Browse for VMware-Tools for your VMware Workstation 12 Version, then “package” and Choose the Linux OS Type.