VMware Tools

A way to uninstall VMware Tools from your system

This page is about VMware Tools for Windows. Below you can find details on how to uninstall it from your PC. The Windows version was created by VMware, Inc.. You can read more on VMware, Inc. or check for application updates here. VMware Tools is normally installed in the C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools folder, regulated by the user's option. VMware Tools's full uninstall command line is MsiExec.exe /I{4F6F33A1-ECAD-488D-8B18-02ADA5A454DC}. The program's main executable file occupies 61.58 KB (63056 bytes) on disk and is labeled vmtoolsd.exe.

VMware Tools is composed of the following executables which occupy 2.01 MB (2110576 bytes) on disk:

• rpctool.exe (96.58 KB)
• TPAutoConnect.exe (693.33 KB)
• TPAutoConnSvc.exe (369.33 KB)
• TPVCGateway.exe (397.33 KB)
• vmtoolsd.exe (61.58 KB)
• VMwareHgfsClient.exe (19.58 KB)
• VMwareHostOpen.exe (77.08 KB)
• VMwareResolutionSet.exe (47.08 KB)
• VMwareToolboxCmd.exe (35.08 KB)
• VMwareXferlogs.exe (125.08 KB)
• zip.exe (139.08 KB)

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The information on this page is only about version 9.6.0.1294478 of VMware Tools. You can find here a few links to other VMware Tools versions:

• 10.1.5.5055683
• 8.6.0.6261
• 10.1.10.6082533
• 3.00.0000
• 9.4.15.2827462
• 7.8.6.8888
• 7.9.6.5197
• 8.4.8.19539
• 9.2.0.15626
• 11.1.1.16303738
• 8.3.12.8191
• 7.8.5.7026
• 8.6.14.36427
• 9.4.11.2400950
• 3.1.0000
• 10.0.6.3560309
• 11.1.0.16036546
• 7.7.6.2712
• 9.4.0.1399439
• 8.6.5.11214
• 12.5.2.24697584
• 9.0.5.21789
• 8.1.4.11056
• 10.1.5.5055693
• 9.4.5.1734305
• 8.3.7.6505
• 9.0.12.35149
• 8.8.1.9139
• 10.0.9.3917699
• 9.0.10.29005
• 11.2.1.17243207
• 3.1.2.17734
• 8.8.4.13798
• 10.0.0.2977863
• 12.2.6.22229486
• 9.4.6.1770165
• 8.6.5.11852
• 10.0.10.4301679
• 3.1.0.2658
• 8.6.15.44134
• 8.6.11.23921
• 10.1.7.5541682
• 12.3.0.22234872
• 8.6.5.13851
• 10.0.8.3746311
• 9.0.11.32667
• 9.0.13.38765
• 9.6.5.2700074
• 9.2.3.21136
• 7.8.3.4558
• 9.9.2.2496486
• 8.0.2.16474
• 8.8.0.7367
• 12.0.5.19716617
• 11.1.0.16493622
• 7.8.4.5078
• 9.6.4.2441333
• 10.0.12.4448491
• 11.2.6.17901274
• 7.8.8.15075
• 12.1.0.20219665
• 3.1.0.1613
• 11.0.6.15940789
• 10.1.15.6677369
• 10.1.15.6627299
• 9.6.6.2649738
• 9.10.5.2981885
• 8.6.12.28992
• 10.0.6.3595377
• 8.3.17.17464
• 9.10.1.2791197
• 10.3.2.9925305
• 8.0.1.12171
• 11.0.0.14686277
• 12.3.0.22059422
• 11.2.0.16371363
• 10.2.5.8068393
• 9.10.0.2476743
• 7.7.0.1463223
• 9.0.15.41796
• 10.0.1.3160059
• 8.0.2.14744
• 11.2.5.17337674
• 10.1.0.4449150
• 9.10.1.2731977
• 9.4.6.1752774
• 9.2.2.18018
• 10.2.5.8068406
• 3.1.2.14664
• 9.0.15.45013
• 9.6.2.1688356
• 8.4.9.30422
• 9.4.0.1585188
• 9.4.12.2627939
• 12.4.5.23787635
• 8.3.7.4937
• 8.6.0.6868
• 11.0.1.14773994
• 12.1.5.20735119
• 8.1.3.9911

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After the uninstall process, the application leaves some files behind on the PC. Part_A few of these are shown below.

Directories that were left behind:

• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools

The files below remain on your disk when you remove VMware Tools:

• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\deployPkg.dll
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\Drivers\hgfs\vmhgfs.dll
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\Drivers\hgfs\vmhgfs.sys
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\gio-2.0.dll
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\glib-2.0.dll
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\glibmm-2.4.dll
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\gmodule-2.0.dll
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\gobject-2.0.dll
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\gthread-2.0.dll
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\hgfs.dll
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\iconv.dll
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\icudt44l.dat
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\intl.dll
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\messages\de\desktopEvents.vmsg
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\messages\de\hgfsUsability.vmsg
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\messages\de\toolboxcmd.vmsg
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\messages\de\vmtoolsd.vmsg
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\messages\es\hgfsUsability.vmsg
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\messages\fr\hgfsUsability.vmsg
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\messages\fr\toolboxcmd.vmsg
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\messages\fr\vmtoolsd.vmsg
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\messages\it\hgfsUsability.vmsg
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\messages\ja\desktopEvents.vmsg
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\messages\ja\hgfsUsability.vmsg
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\messages\ja\toolboxcmd.vmsg
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\messages\ja\vmtoolsd.vmsg
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\messages\ko\desktopEvents.vmsg
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\messages\ko\hgfsUsability.vmsg
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\messages\ko\toolboxcmd.vmsg
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\messages\ko\vmtoolsd.vmsg
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\messages\zh_CN\hgfsUsability.vmsg
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\messages\zh_CN\toolboxcmd.vmsg
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\messages\zh_CN\vmtoolsd.vmsg
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\open_source_licenses.txt
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\plugins\common\hgfsServer.dll
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\plugins\common\hgfsUsability.dll
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\plugins\common\thinprint.dll
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\plugins\common\vix.dll
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\plugins\vmsvc\autoLogon.dll
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\plugins\vmsvc\autoUpgrade.dll
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\plugins\vmsvc\bitMapper.dll
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\plugins\vmsvc\deployPkgPlugin.dll
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\plugins\vmsvc\disableUserNameHibernate.dll
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\plugins\vmsvc\diskWiper.dll
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\plugins\vmsvc\grabbitmqProxy.dll
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\plugins\vmsvc\UserNameInfo.dll
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\plugins\vmsvc\hwUpgradeHelper.dll
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\plugins\vmsvc\powerOps.dll
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\plugins\vmsvc\resolutionSet.dll
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\plugins\vmsvc\timeSync.dll
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\plugins\vmsvc\vmbackup.dll
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\plugins\vmusr\desktopEvents.dll
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\plugins\vmusr\dndcp.dll
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\plugins\vmusr\unity.dll
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\plugins\vmusr\vmtray.dll
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\poweroff-vm-default.bat
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\poweron-vm-default.bat
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\resume-vm-default.bat
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\rpctool.exe
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\sigc-2.0.dll
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\suspend-vm-default.bat
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\TPAutoConnect.exe
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\TPAutoConnSvc.exe
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\TPVCGateway.exe
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\TPVCGatewaydeu.dll
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\vmrawdsk.sys
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\vm-support.vbs
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\vmtools.dll
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\vmtoolsd.exe
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\VMToolsHook.dll
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\VmUpgradeHelper.bat
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\VMwareHgfsClient.exe
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\VMwareHostOpen.exe
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\VMwareResolutionSet.exe
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\VMwareToolboxCmd.exe
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\VMwareXferlogs.exe
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\win32\vmUserNameLib.dll
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\win32\vmUserNameLibJava.dll
• C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\zip.exe
• C:\Windows\Installer\{4F6F33A1-ECAD-488D-8B18-02ADA5A454DC}\VMwareIcon

Use regedit.exe to manually remove from the Windows Registry the data below:

• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\VMware, Inc.\VMware Tools
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\1A33F6F4DACED884B88120DA5A4A45CD
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{4F6F33A1-ECAD-488D-8B18-02ADA5A454DC}
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\VMware, Inc.\VMware Tools

Registry values that are not removed from your PC:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\1A33F6F4DACED884B88120DA5A4A45CD\ProductName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Tools\
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Windows\Installer\{4F6F33A1-ECAD-488D-8B18-02ADA5A454DC}\
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\TPAutoConnSvc\ImagePath
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\TPVCGateway\ImagePath
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\vmrawdsk\ImagePath
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\VMTools\ImagePath

How to uninstall VMware Tools with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

VMware Tools is a program released by the software company VMware, Inc.. Frequently, computer users choose to erase this application. This can be difficult because uninstalling this by hand requires some knowledge related to Windows program uninstallation. One of the best SIMPLE procedure to erase VMware Tools is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take the following steps on how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO already installed on your Windows PC, install it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very efficient uninstaller and all around tool to optimize your Windows PC.

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• navigate to Download Link
• download the program by clicking on the green DOWNLOAD NOW button
• install Advanced Uninstaller PRO

2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take your time to get familiar with the program's design and number of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a powerful package of tools.

3. Click on the General Tools button


4. Press the Uninstall Programs tool


5. All the programs installed on your PC will be shown to you

6. Navigate the list of programs until you locate VMware Tools or simply click the Search feature and type in "VMware Tools". If it exists on your system the VMware Tools app will be found automatically. When you select VMware Tools in the list , some information about the program is available to you:

• Star rating (in the lower left corner). This explains the opinion other people have about VMware Tools, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Opinions by other people - Click on the Read reviews button.
• Technical information about the program you wish to remove, by clicking on the Properties button.

7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation dialog will appear. Confirm the uninstall by pressing the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically uninstall VMware Tools.


8. After removing VMware Tools, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run a cleanup. Press Next to go ahead with the cleanup. All the items of VMware Tools that have been left behind will be detected and you will be able to delete them. By uninstalling VMware Tools using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no Windows registry items, files or directories are left behind on your disk.

Your Windows system will remain clean, speedy and able to serve you properly.

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Disclaimer

The text above is not a recommendation to remove VMware Tools by VMware, Inc. from your computer, we are not saying that VMware Tools by VMware, Inc. is not a good application for your PC. This text only contains detailed info on how to remove VMware Tools 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 stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.