VMware tools: not running

Hi all,

I have this intermittent issue where, according to Virtual Centre, VMware tools will stop running on a VM. If I log into the VM, the service is started and running OK, with no errors logged. After a few reboot cycles VC will suddenly show "OK" and report the correct IP address and host name.

This problem occurs on random VMs at random times, with no real pattern.

This is a real issue because it prevents me from performing a VCB backup, as the vcbmounter app cannot communicate with the VM.

I'm running ESX 3.0.2 Update 1, with VC 2.0.2 v62327, VCB 1.1 v64559.

Any ideas appreciated,

Matt