VMware Workstation

How to uninstall VMware Workstation from your PC

VMware Workstation is a computer program. This page is comprised of details on how to uninstall it from your PC. The Windows version was developed by VMware, Inc. More info about VMware, Inc can be seen here. You can see more info about VMware Workstation at http://www.vmware.com. Usually the VMware Workstation application is to be found in the C:\\Programmer\\VMware\\VMware Workstation folder, depending on the user's option during install. VMware Workstation's entire uninstall command line is C:\Documents. vmware.exe is the VMware Workstation's main executable file and it occupies around 2.62 MB (2751128 bytes) on disk.

The following executables are incorporated in VMware Workstation. They take 92.16 MB (96636984 bytes) on disk.

• ace_upgrade.exe (2.65 MB)
• farexec-service.exe (582.55 KB)
• hqtray.exe (62.65 KB)
• mkisofs.exe (421.74 KB)
• unzip.exe (170.55 KB)
• vixDiskMountServer.exe (66.55 KB)
• vmnat.exe (394.65 KB)
• vmnetcfg.exe (6.78 MB)
• VMnetDHCP.exe (326.65 KB)
• vmplayer-service.exe (74.65 KB)
• vmplayer.exe (3.89 MB)
• vmrun.exe (430.65 KB)
• vmss2core.exe (454.65 KB)
• vmUpdateLauncher.exe (70.65 KB)
• vmware-acetool.exe (35.65 KB)
• vmware-authd.exe (110.65 KB)
• vmware-fullscreen.exe (2.81 MB)
• vmware-remotemks-debug.exe (2.07 MB)
• vmware-remotemks.exe (1.90 MB)
• vmware-tray.exe (126.65 KB)
• vmware-ufad.exe (186.55 KB)
• vmware-unity-helper.exe (174.65 KB)
• vmware-vdiskmanager.exe (938.65 KB)
• vmware-vmx-debug.exe (17.40 MB)
• vmware-vmx-stats.exe (16.07 MB)
• vmware-vmx.exe (13.88 MB)
• vmware.exe (2.62 MB)
• vnetlib.exe (690.65 KB)
• vnetsniffer.exe (322.65 KB)
• vnetstats.exe (306.65 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 (21.65 KB)
• instmsiw.exe (2.47 MB)
• pkt_app.exe (1.54 MB)
• pkt_deploy.exe (330.65 KB)
• pkt_run.exe (394.65 KB)
• setup.exe (1.55 MB)
• bootrun.exe (178.65 KB)
• customize.exe (314.65 KB)
• deployPkg.exe (74.65 KB)
• guestcustutil.exe (486.65 KB)
• imgcust-reboot.exe (178.65 KB)
• imgCustFinalization.exe (322.65 KB)
• imgCustPrep.exe (29.15 KB)
• imgCustPrep64.exe (35.65 KB)
• loginblocker.exe (166.65 KB)
• StorePwd.exe (74.65 KB)
• VMwareToolsUpgrader.exe (482.65 KB)
• VMwareToolsUpgrader9x.exe (202.65 KB)
• VMwareToolsUpgraderNT.exe (202.65 KB)
• upgrader.exe (202.55 KB)

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The current web page applies to VMware Workstation version 7.1.6.30422 alone. Click on the links below for other VMware Workstation versions:

• 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
• 11.1.1
• 7.1.0.12398
• 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

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Some files and registry entries are usually left behind when you uninstall VMware Workstation.

Folders left behind when you uninstall VMware Workstation:

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

The files below were left behind on your disk by VMware Workstation when you uninstall it:

• 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

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

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

Registry values that are not removed from your computer:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\vmplayer.exe.ApplicationCompany
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\vmplayer.exe.FriendlyAppName
• 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\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

How to delete VMware Workstation from your PC with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

VMware Workstation is a program released by VMware, Inc. Frequently, people choose to remove this program. This can be difficult because deleting this manually takes some skill regarding removing Windows applications by hand. The best QUICK approach to remove 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 Windows system, install it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is one of the best uninstaller and general tool to optimize your Windows system.

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• navigate to Download Link
• download the program by pressing the DOWNLOAD NOW button
• set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO

2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take your time to get familiar with the program's interface and number of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful package of tools.

3. Press the General Tools category


4. Press the Uninstall Programs tool


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

6. Scroll the list of programs until you find VMware Workstation or simply click the Search feature and type in "VMware Workstation". If it is installed on your PC the VMware Workstation app will be found automatically. Notice that when you select VMware Workstation in the list of apps, the following information regarding the program is shown to you:

• Star rating (in the lower left corner). The star rating explains the opinion other people have regarding VMware Workstation, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Opinions by other people - Press the Read reviews button.
• Technical information regarding the application you wish to remove, by pressing the Properties button.

For example you can see that for VMware Workstation:

• The web site of the application is: http://www.vmware.com
• The uninstall string is: C:\Documents

7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation page will come up. accept the uninstall by pressing Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will remove VMware Workstation.


8. After uninstalling VMware Workstation, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run an additional cleanup. Click Next to start the cleanup. All the items that belong VMware Workstation which have been left behind will be found and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By uninstalling VMware Workstation with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no Windows registry entries, files or folders are left behind on your computer.

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

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Disclaimer

The text above is not a piece of advice to uninstall VMware Workstation by VMware, Inc from your computer, nor are we saying that VMware Workstation by VMware, Inc is not a good application. This text simply contains detailed info on how to uninstall VMware Workstation in case you want to. 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.