vSphere Client Error parsing the server “SERVER IP” “clients.xml” file. Login will continue, contact your system administrator.
SOLUTION
1. Download system.dll file from . This file is taken from older version of Microsoft .NET installation.
2. Copy this file to C:\Program Files\VMware\Infrastructure\Virtual Infrastructure Client\Launcher\lib
On 64 bit OS path would be: C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\Infrastructure\Virtual Infrastructure Client\Launcher\lib
If lib folder doesn't exist then create it.
3. Open file C:\Program Files\VMware\Infrastructure\Virtual Infrastructure Client\Launcher\VpxClient.exe.config in a text editor and just before last line </configuration> paste following code:
<runtime>
<developmentMode developerInstallation="true"/>
</runtime>
4. Control Panel > System > Advanced > Environment Variables
In System Variables click New and add following system variable:
Name: DEVPATH
Value: C:\Program Files\VMware\Infrastructure\Virtual Infrastructure Client\Launcher\lib
Remember that on 64 bit system instead of Program Files you have to use Program Files (x86)
5. Launch VMware vSphere Client again. This time it should run without any errors.
You are Done, cheers!!!