VMware Workstation

A way to uninstall VMware Workstation from your PC

VMware Workstation is a computer program. This page holds details on how to remove it from your computer. The Windows version was developed by VMware, Inc.. Take a look here where you can find out more on VMware, Inc.. You can read more about related to VMware Workstation at http://www.vmware.com. The application is usually placed in the C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation folder (same installation drive as Windows). MsiExec.exe /I{A3FF5CB2-FB35-4658-8751-9EDE1D65B3AA} is the full command line if you want to uninstall VMware Workstation. The program's main executable file has a size of 2.62 MB (2751024 bytes) on disk and is called vmware.exe.

The executables below are part of VMware Workstation. They take an average of 64.20 MB (67323648 bytes) on disk.

• ace_upgrade.exe (2.65 MB)
• drvInst64.exe (447.55 KB)
• farexec-service.exe (582.55 KB)
• hqtray.exe (62.55 KB)
• mkisofs.exe (421.64 KB)
• unzip.exe (170.55 KB)
• vixDiskMountServer.exe (66.55 KB)
• vmnat.exe (390.55 KB)
• vmnetcfg.exe (6.78 MB)
• VMnetDHCP.exe (326.55 KB)
• vmplayer-service.exe (74.55 KB)
• vmplayer.exe (3.89 MB)
• vmrun.exe (430.55 KB)
• vmss2core.exe (454.55 KB)
• vmUpdateLauncher.exe (70.55 KB)
• vmware-acetool.exe (35.55 KB)
• vmware-authd.exe (110.55 KB)
• vmware-fullscreen.exe (2.81 MB)
• vmware-remotemks.exe (1.89 MB)
• vmware-tray.exe (126.55 KB)
• vmware-ufad.exe (186.55 KB)
• vmware-unity-helper.exe (174.55 KB)
• vmware-vdiskmanager.exe (938.55 KB)
• vmware.exe (2.62 MB)
• vnetlib.exe (690.55 KB)
• vnetlib64.exe (910.55 KB)
• vnetsniffer.exe (322.55 KB)
• vnetstats.exe (306.55 KB)
• vprintproxy.exe (10.00 KB)
• vssSnapVista64.exe (19.55 KB)
• zip.exe (138.55 KB)
• bootrun.exe (178.55 KB)
• customize.exe (314.55 KB)
• deployPkg.exe (74.55 KB)
• guestcustutil.exe (486.55 KB)
• imgcust-reboot.exe (178.55 KB)
• imgCustFinalization.exe (322.55 KB)
• imgCustPrep.exe (29.05 KB)
• imgCustPrep64.exe (35.55 KB)
• loginblocker.exe (166.55 KB)
• StorePwd.exe (74.55 KB)
• VMwareToolsUpgrader.exe (482.55 KB)
• VMwareToolsUpgrader9x.exe (202.55 KB)
• VMwareToolsUpgraderNT.exe (202.55 KB)
• upgrader.exe (202.55 KB)
• vmware-vmx-stats.exe (17.80 MB)
• vmware-vmx.exe (15.58 MB)

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The information on this page is only about version 7.1.0.12623 of VMware Workstation. For other VMware Workstation versions please click below:

• 14.0.0
• 6.0.0.45731
• 7.0.0.9911
• 17.5.2
• 15.0.0
• 17.6.0
• 15.0.4
• 14.1.5
• 6.5.1.5078
• 14.1.3
• 17.5.1
• 12.5.2
• 12.5.0
• 14.1.6
• 16.1.1
• 12.1.1
• 14.1.7
• 7.1.4.16648
• 8.0.3.29699
• 6.0.3.1613
• 8.0.4.30409
• 15.5.6
• 16.2.2
• 16.2.5
• 14.1.4
• 10.0.0
• 12.5.8
• 7.1.5.19539
• 8.0.2.28060
• 15.5.7
• 12.5.6
• 16.1.0
• 8.0.1.27038
• 14.1.2
• 6.5.3.8888
• 17.0.0
• 6.0.5.3938
• 6.5.0.4558
• 14.1.8
• 15.0.2
• 12.0.1
• 12.5.3
• 7.1.6.30422
• 12.5.9
• 9.0.2
• 12.1.0
• 16.2.3
• 10.0.2
• 7.0.1.11056
• 6.5.2.7026
• 7.1.1.13618
• 14.1.1
• 7.1.2.14247
• 6.5.5.15075
• 15.5.1
• 6.0.4.2658
• 6.0.0.39849
• 10.0.3
• 6.0.2.59824
• 14.1.0
• 16.0.0.16894299
• 16.2.4
• 10.0.4
• 9.0.0
• 15.0.3
• 16.2.0
• 16.2.1
• 12.5.1
• 15.5.2
• 17.5.0
• 15.5.0
• 15.1.0
• 17.0.1
• 16.0.0
• 8.0.0.18997
• 8.0.6.35970
• 12.5.4
• 16.1.2
• 10.0.1
• 12.0.0
• 6.5.4.11892
• 15.5.5
• 10.0.7
• 9.0.1
• 7.1.3.14951
• 17.0.2
• 12.5.7
• 15.0.1
• 12.5.5
• 6.0.1.55017

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Several files, folders and registry entries can not be removed when you remove VMware Workstation from your computer.

You should delete the folders below after you uninstall VMware Workstation:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation

Files remaining:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\acronis_api_vs.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\adjperm.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\data\4-CL_VMX_SVGA
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\data\4-E_VMX_SVGA
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\data\4-L_BUSLOGIC
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\data\4-S_BUSLOGIC
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\data\4-S_VMX_SVGA
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\data\52-C_SYMMPI
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\data\52-S_SYMMPI
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\data\5-C_ISAPNP
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\data\5-C_PS2KBD
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\data\5-C_PS2MOUSE
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\data\5-C_VMSCSI
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\data\5-CL_PS2KBD
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\data\5-CL_PS2MOUSE
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\data\5-CL_VMSCSI
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\data\5-CL_VMX_SVGA
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\data\5-E_PS2KBD
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\data\5-E_PS2MOUSE
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\data\5-E_VMSCSI
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\data\5-E_VMX_SVGA
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\data\5-S_VMSCSI
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\data\5-S_VMX_SVGA
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\data\5-SKUNKWORKS_S_EVENTLOG_I8042
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\data\5-SKUNKWORKS_S_I8042
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\data\6-C_ISAPNP
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\data\6-C_PS2KBD
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\data\6-C_PS2MOUSE
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\data\6-CL_PS2KBD
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\data\6-CL_PS2MOUSE
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\data\6-E_PS2KBD
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\data\6-E_PS2MOUSE
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\data\6-S_LSI_SCSI
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\data\6-SKUNKWORKS_S_EVENTLOG_I8042
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\data\6-SKUNKWORKS_S_I8042
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\data\SKUNKWORKS_FILLER
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\deployPkg.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\drvInst64.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\elevated.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\EULA.jp.rtf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\EULA.rtf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\farexec-service.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\freebsd.iso
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\glib-2.0.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\glibmm-2.4.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\gmodule-2.0.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\gobject-2.0.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\gthread-2.0.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\gvmomi.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\help\images\collapse.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\help\images\expanded.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\help\images\seebttm.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\help\images\seelflow.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\help\images\seeright.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\help\images\seertlow.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\help\images\seertup.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\help\index.html
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\help\player_win\About_this_Help.html
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\help\player_win\c_adding_dvd_cd-rom_and_floppy_drives_to_vm.html
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\help\player_win\c_adding_virtual_disks_to_vm.html
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\help\player_win\c_advanced_cd-rom_options.html
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\help\player_win\c_advanced_hard_disk_settings.html
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\help\player_win\c_advanced_options_for_application_developers.html
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\help\player_win\c_benefits_of_using_virtual_disks.html
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\help\player_win\c_bridged_networking.html
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\help\player_win\c_changing_networking_configuration.html
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\help\player_win\c_common_networking_configurations.html
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\help\player_win\c_components_of_tools.html
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\help\player_win\c_components_of_virtual_network.html
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\help\player_win\c_configuring_keyboard_features.html
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\help\player_win\c_configuring_multiple_monitors_for_one_vm.html
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\help\player_win\c_configuring_power_settings_panel.html
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\help\player_win\c_configuring_sound.html
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\help\player_win\c_configuring_video_and_sound.html
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\help\player_win\c_configuring_virtual_network.html
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\help\player_win\c_connecting_devices.html
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\help\player_win\c_controlling_vm_display.html
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\help\player_win\c_creating_vm.html
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\help\player_win\c_device_drivers.html
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\help\player_win\c_disconnecting_usb_devices_from_vm.html
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\help\player_win\c_disk_capacity.html
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\help\player_win\c_downloadablecomponentpreferences.html
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\help\player_win\c_easy_install_feature_for_some_UserName_oss.html
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\help\player_win\c_example_of_custom_networking_configuration.html
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\help\player_win\c_exitbehaviorpreferences.html
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\help\player_win\c_extending_expired_ace.html
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\help\player_win\c_feedback_statement.html
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\help\player_win\c_general_vm_settings.html
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\help\player_win\c_getting_started_with_vms.html
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\help\player_win\c_UserName_os_selection.html
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\help\player_win\c_hard_disk_settings_for_virtual_disks.html
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\help\player_win\c_host-only_networking.html
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\help\player_win\c_how_automatic_updates_occur.html
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\help\player_win\c_how_device_control_shared_between_host_and_UserName.html
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\help\player_win\c_how_notified_to_do_manual_update.html
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\help\player_win\c_ide_and_scsi_disk_types.html
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\help\player_win\c_installing_and_using_tools.html
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\help\player_win\c_installing_UserName_os.html
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\help\player_win\c_installing_tools.html
• C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\help\player_win\c_keyboard_mapping_on_linux_host.html

You will find in the Windows Registry that the following keys will not be cleaned; remove them one by one using regedit.exe:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Assemblies\C:|Program Files (x86)|VMware|VMware Workstation|Resources|msvcm80.dll

A way to delete VMware Workstation using Advanced Uninstaller PRO

VMware Workstation is an application released by VMware, Inc.. Sometimes, users decide to remove this program. Sometimes this is troublesome because deleting this by hand takes some skill regarding Windows internal functioning. One of the best SIMPLE solution to remove VMware Workstation is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here are some detailed instructions about how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO already installed on your Windows system, add it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is an efficient uninstaller and general tool to take care of your Windows PC.

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• navigate to Download Link
• download the setup by pressing the DOWNLOAD button
• install Advanced Uninstaller PRO

2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take your time to admire Advanced Uninstaller PRO's interface and wealth of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful Windows tool.

3. Press the General Tools category


4. Activate the Uninstall Programs button


5. A list of the applications installed on your PC will appear

6. Navigate the list of applications until you find VMware Workstation or simply activate the Search field and type in "VMware Workstation". The VMware Workstation application will be found very quickly. After you click VMware Workstation in the list of applications, the following information about the program is made available to you:

• Star rating (in the left lower corner). The star rating tells you the opinion other people have about VMware Workstation, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Reviews by other people - Press the Read reviews button.
• Technical information about the app you are about to remove, by pressing the Properties button.

For instance you can see that for VMware Workstation:

• The web site of the application is: http://www.vmware.com
• The uninstall string is: MsiExec.exe /I{A3FF5CB2-FB35-4658-8751-9EDE1D65B3AA}

7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation page will show up. accept the removal by clicking Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically uninstall VMware Workstation.


8. After uninstalling VMware Workstation, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Click Next to perform the cleanup. All the items of VMware Workstation which have been left behind will be found and you will be able to delete them. By uninstalling VMware Workstation with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no registry entries, files or folders are left behind on your PC.

Your system will remain clean, speedy and ready to run without errors or problems.

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Disclaimer

The text above is not a recommendation to remove VMware Workstation by VMware, Inc. from your PC, we are not saying that VMware Workstation by VMware, Inc. is not a good software application. This text only contains detailed info on how to remove VMware Workstation in case you decide this is what you want to do. The information above contains registry and disk entries that other software left behind and Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.