When trying to convert an MSI package or EXE to a virtual ThinApp 4.6 package specifically using a snapshot on a VMWare ESX server, an error message as below may be given:
"Timeout occurred while waiting for VMWare Tools"
You may also see:
"Exception: System.UnauthorizedAccessException "
The VMware ESX snapshot is taking too long to revert to a running state.
WORKAROUND
Please log a service request with Quest Support for a fix.
STATUS
Waiting for an integrated fix in a future release of ChangeBase.
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