VMware Workstation
A guide to uninstall VMware Workstation from your computer
This page contains complete information on how to remove VMware Workstation for Windows. It is produced by VMware, Inc. Further information on VMware, Inc can be seen here. VMware Workstation is normally installed in the C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation directory, but this location may differ a lot depending on the user's decision when installing the application. You can remove VMware Workstation by clicking on the Start menu of Windows and pasting the command line C:\ProgramData\VMware\VMware Workstation\Uninstaller\\uninstall.exe. Note that you might be prompted for administrator rights. The program's main executable file is named vmware.exe and it has a size of 2.13 MB (2230464 bytes).VMware Workstation contains of the executables below. They take 115.04 MB (120631568 bytes) on disk.
- 7za.exe (581.69 KB)
- drvInst64.exe (437.19 KB)
- emmett.exe (676.69 KB)
- mkisofs.exe (422.78 KB)
- openssl.exe (514.19 KB)
- vixDiskMountServer.exe (384.19 KB)
- vmnat.exe (428.19 KB)
- vmnetcfg.exe (3.10 MB)
- VMnetDHCP.exe (350.69 KB)
- vmplayer.exe (2.33 MB)
- vmrun.exe (463.19 KB)
- vmss2core.exe (850.69 KB)
- vmUpdateLauncher.exe (34.71 KB)
- vmware-authd.exe (85.69 KB)
- vmware-hostd.exe (12.14 MB)
- vmware-kvm.exe (645.19 KB)
- vmware-remotemks-debug.exe (5.09 MB)
- vmware-remotemks.exe (4.76 MB)
- vmware-shell-ext-thunker.exe (82.19 KB)
- vmware-tray.exe (111.69 KB)
- vmware-unity-helper.exe (189.69 KB)
- vmware-vdiskmanager.exe (1.30 MB)
- vmware-vprobe.exe (530.19 KB)
- vmware.exe (2.13 MB)
- vnetlib.exe (736.69 KB)
- vnetlib64.exe (884.69 KB)
- vnetsniffer.exe (344.19 KB)
- vnetstats.exe (330.69 KB)
- vprintproxy.exe (18.69 KB)
- zip.exe (291.69 KB)
- ovftool.exe (6.63 MB)
- storePwd.exe (70.19 KB)
- VMwareToolsUpgrader.exe (583.19 KB)
- VMwareToolsUpgrader9x.exe (203.69 KB)
- VMwareToolsUpgraderNT.exe (203.69 KB)
- vmware-vmx-debug.exe (25.02 MB)
- vmware-vmx-stats.exe (22.45 MB)
- vmware-vmx.exe (19.87 MB)
The current web page applies to VMware Workstation version 11.1.1 only. You can find below info on other versions of VMware Workstation:
- 8.0.2.28060
- 10.0.5
- 8.0.4.30409
- 9.0.2
- 11.1.3
- 9.0.1
- 10.0.4
- 7.1.5.19539
- 9.0.0
- 10.0.6
- 7.1.0.12398
- 7.1.6.30422
- 8.0.5.33341
- 7.1.0.12300
- 8.0.0
- 7.1.2.14247
- 7.1.3.14951
- 11.1.4
- 11.1.0
- 7.1.0.12623
- 7.0.0.8898
- 8.0.1.27038
- 11.1.2
- 10.0.0
- 10.0.7
- 8.0.0.18997
- 7.0.1.11056
- 7.0.0.7907
- 9.0.3
- 10.0.1
- 10.0.2
- 7.1.4.16648
- 7.1.1.13618
- 8.0.3.29699
- 8.0.6.35970
- 9.0.4
- 7.0.0.9563
- 8.0.0.17962
- 7.0.0.9911
- 11.0.0
- 10.0.3
When you're planning to uninstall VMware Workstation you should check if the following data is left behind on your PC.
Folders remaining:
- C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation
- C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\Rar$EXa15080.16832\VMware.Workstation.Pro.16.1.0
- C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\Rar$EXa15080.36656\VMware.Workstation.Pro.16.1.0
Check for and delete the following files from your disk when you uninstall VMware Workstation:
- C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\iconv.dll
- C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\libeay32.dll
- C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\libexpat.dll
- C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\libxml2.dll
- C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\nfc-types.dll
- C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\ssleay32.dll
- C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\ssoclient.dll
- C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\types.dll
- C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\vmacore.dll
- C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\vmomi.dll
- C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\vmware-authd.exe
- C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\vmwarebase.dll
- C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\vmware-hostd.exe
- C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\vnetlib.dll
- C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.Cortana_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\AppIconCache\100\{7C5A40EF-A0FB-4BFC-874A-C0F2E0B9FA8E}_VMware_VMware Workstation_vmnetcfg_exe
- C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.Cortana_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\AppIconCache\100\VMware_Workstation_vmplayer
- C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.Cortana_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\AppIconCache\100\VMware_Workstation_vmui
- C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\Rar$EXa15080.16832\VMware.Workstation.Pro.16.1.0\Keygen\Keygen.exe
- C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\Rar$EXa15080.16832\VMware.Workstation.Pro.16.1.0\Serial.txt
- C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\Rar$EXa15080.16832\VMware.Workstation.Pro.16.1.0\Setup.exe
- C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\Rar$EXa15080.36656\VMware.Workstation.Pro.16.1.0\Keygen\Keygen.exe
- C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\Rar$EXa15080.36656\VMware.Workstation.Pro.16.1.0\Serial.txt
- C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\Rar$EXa15080.36656\VMware.Workstation.Pro.16.1.0\Setup.exe
- C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\VMware Workstation.lnk
- C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Recent\VMware Workstation.lnk
- C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Recent\VMware.Workstation.Pro.16.1.0.rar.lnk
Registry keys:
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\VMware Workstation
- 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
Registry values that are not removed from your PC:
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\vmware.exe.ApplicationCompany
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\vmware.exe.FriendlyAppName
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\VMAuthdService\ImagePath
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\VMwareHostd\FailureCommand
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\VMwareHostd\ImagePath
A way to remove VMware Workstation from your computer with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO
VMware Workstation is a program released by the software company VMware, Inc. Some computer users want to erase this program. Sometimes this can be easier said than done because uninstalling this manually takes some skill related to removing Windows programs manually. One of the best QUICK procedure to erase VMware Workstation is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take the following steps on how to do this:1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your PC, install it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is one of the best uninstaller and general tool to take care of your system.
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- download the program by clicking on the green DOWNLOAD button
- set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
3. Press the General Tools button
4. Click on the Uninstall Programs button
5. All the programs existing on your PC will appear
6. Scroll the list of programs until you find VMware Workstation or simply activate the Search feature and type in "VMware Workstation". If it is installed on your PC the VMware Workstation program will be found automatically. Notice that after you select VMware Workstation in the list of applications, the following data regarding the program is available to you:
- Safety rating (in the lower left corner). The star rating explains the opinion other people have regarding VMware Workstation, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
- Reviews by other people - Press the Read reviews button.
- Details regarding the app you wish to remove, by clicking on the Properties button.
8. After uninstalling VMware Workstation, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run an additional cleanup. Click Next to proceed with 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 with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no registry items, files or folders are left behind on your system.
Your computer will remain clean, speedy and ready to serve you properly.
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Disclaimer
This page is not a recommendation to remove VMware Workstation by VMware, Inc from your PC, nor are we saying that VMware Workstation by VMware, Inc is not a good application for your PC. This text simply contains detailed info on how to remove VMware Workstation in case you want to. Here you can find registry and disk entries that our application Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.
2016-06-29 / Written by Andreea Kartman for Advanced Uninstaller PRO
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