VMware Workstation

How to uninstall VMware Workstation from your system

VMware Workstation is a computer program. This page holds details on how to uninstall it from your computer. It was developed for Windows by VMware, Inc. More information on VMware, Inc can be found here. Detailed information about VMware Workstation can be seen at http://www.vmware.com. The program is frequently located in the C:\\Program Files (x86)\\VMware\\VMware Workstation folder (same installation drive as Windows). C:\ProgramData\VMware\VMware is the full command line if you want to uninstall VMware Workstation. VMware Workstation's main file takes around 2.62 MB (2751088 bytes) and is called vmware.exe.

The executable files below are installed along with VMware Workstation. They take about 98.98 MB (103789112 bytes) on disk.

ace_upgrade.exe (2.65 MB)
drvInst64.exe (447.61 KB)
farexec-service.exe (582.55 KB)
hqtray.exe (62.61 KB)
mkisofs.exe (421.70 KB)
unzip.exe (170.55 KB)
vixDiskMountServer.exe (66.55 KB)
vmnat.exe (394.61 KB)
vmnetcfg.exe (6.78 MB)
VMnetDHCP.exe (326.61 KB)
vmplayer-service.exe (74.61 KB)
vmplayer.exe (3.89 MB)
vmrun.exe (430.61 KB)
vmss2core.exe (454.61 KB)
vmUpdateLauncher.exe (70.61 KB)
vmware-acetool.exe (35.61 KB)
vmware-authd.exe (110.61 KB)
vmware-fullscreen.exe (2.81 MB)
vmware-remotemks-debug.exe (2.07 MB)
vmware-remotemks.exe (1.89 MB)
vmware-tray.exe (126.61 KB)
vmware-ufad.exe (186.55 KB)
vmware-unity-helper.exe (174.61 KB)
vmware-vdiskmanager.exe (938.61 KB)
vmware.exe (2.62 MB)
vnetlib.exe (690.61 KB)
vnetlib64.exe (910.61 KB)
vnetsniffer.exe (322.61 KB)
vnetstats.exe (306.61 KB)
vprintproxy.exe (10.00 KB)
vssSnapVista64.exe (19.55 KB)
zip.exe (138.55 KB)
ovftool.exe (2.63 MB)
vcredist_x86.exe (4.28 MB)
bulkDeploy.exe (21.61 KB)
instmsiw.exe (2.47 MB)
pkt_app.exe (1.54 MB)
pkt_deploy.exe (330.61 KB)
pkt_run.exe (394.61 KB)
setup.exe (1.55 MB)
bootrun.exe (178.61 KB)
customize.exe (314.61 KB)
deployPkg.exe (74.61 KB)
guestcustutil.exe (486.61 KB)
imgcust-reboot.exe (178.61 KB)
imgCustFinalization.exe (322.61 KB)
imgCustPrep.exe (29.11 KB)
imgCustPrep64.exe (35.61 KB)
loginblocker.exe (166.61 KB)
StorePwd.exe (74.61 KB)
VMwareToolsUpgrader.exe (482.61 KB)
VMwareToolsUpgrader9x.exe (202.61 KB)
VMwareToolsUpgraderNT.exe (202.61 KB)
upgrader.exe (202.55 KB)
vmware-vmx-debug.exe (19.47 MB)
vmware-vmx-stats.exe (17.81 MB)
vmware-vmx.exe (15.59 MB)

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The current page applies to VMware Workstation version 7.1.3.14951 alone. You can find here a few links to other VMware Workstation releases:

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Some files and registry entries are regularly left behind when you remove VMware Workstation.

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\ace_upgrade.exe
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

Registry that is not removed:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Assemblies\C:|Program Files (x86)|VMware|VMware Workstation|Resources|msvcm80.dll
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\2BC5FF3A53BF85647815E9EDD1563BAA
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\VMware_Workstation
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\VMware, Inc.\Installer\VMware Workstation
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\VMware, Inc.\VMware Workstation

Open regedit.exe in order to delete the following registry values:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\2BC5FF3A53BF85647815E9EDD1563BAA\ProductName
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\ufad-ws60\ImagePath
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\VMAuthdService\ImagePath
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\vstor2-ws60\ImagePath

A way to uninstall VMware Workstation from your PC with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

VMware Workstation is an application marketed by the software company VMware, Inc. Some users want to remove this program. This can be troublesome because doing this by hand requires some experience regarding removing Windows applications by hand. The best SIMPLE way 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 PC, install it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very efficient uninstaller and all around tool to take care of your Windows PC.

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2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take some time to get familiar with Advanced Uninstaller PRO's interface and wealth of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good system utility.

3. Click on the General Tools button
Go to General Tools

4. Click on the Uninstall Programs feature
Go to Uninstall Programs

5. All the applications existing on your PC will be shown to you

6. Navigate the list of applications until you find VMware Workstation or simply click the Search feature and type in "VMware Workstation". The VMware Workstation program will be found very quickly. When you select VMware Workstation in the list of applications, some information about the application is available to you:

Safety rating (in the left lower corner). This explains the opinion other people have about VMware Workstation, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
Reviews by other people - Click on the Read reviews button.
Technical information about the application you want to uninstall, by pressing the Properties button.

For instance you can see that for VMware Workstation:

The web site of the program is: http://www.vmware.com
The uninstall string is: C:\ProgramData\VMware\VMware

7. Click the Uninstall button. A window asking you to confirm will appear. accept the removal by pressing the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically uninstall VMware Workstation.

8. After uninstalling VMware Workstation, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run a cleanup. Press Next to start the cleanup. All the items that belong VMware Workstation that have been left behind will be detected and you will be able to delete them. By uninstalling VMware Workstation using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no Windows registry items, files or folders are left behind on your computer.

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

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The text above is not a recommendation to remove VMware Workstation by VMware, Inc from your computer, nor are we saying that VMware Workstation by VMware, Inc is not a good software application. This page simply contains detailed instructions on how to remove VMware Workstation in case you decide this is what you want to do. Here you can find registry and disk entries that other software left behind and Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.

2016-06-20 / Written by Daniel Statescu for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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