VMware Horizon Agent

How to uninstall VMware Horizon Agent from your PC

VMware Horizon Agent is a software application. This page contains details on how to uninstall it from your computer. It was developed for Windows by VMware, Inc.. More information on VMware, Inc. can be seen here. Please follow http://www.vmware.com/ if you want to read more on VMware Horizon Agent on VMware, Inc.'s page. Usually the VMware Horizon Agent application is to be found in the C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent folder, depending on the user's option during install. The full command line for removing VMware Horizon Agent is MsiExec.exe /X{704A9DCB-1896-406A-A987-B22F79357E16}. Note that if you will type this command in Start / Run Note you might be prompted for admin rights. vmware-view-unity-shell.exe is the programs's main file and it takes around 764.42 KB (782768 bytes) on disk.

VMware Horizon Agent installs the following the executables on your PC, occupying about 6.67 MB (6989440 bytes) on disk.

ThinAppSDKSrvr.exe (72.71 KB)
vmlm.exe (848.42 KB)
vmlm_helper.exe (72.42 KB)
vmware-view-unity-shell.exe (764.42 KB)
wsnm.exe (566.42 KB)
wsnm_jms.exe (681.42 KB)
wssm.exe (547.42 KB)
ws_scripthost.exe (519.92 KB)
7za.exe (676.00 KB)
ws_diag.exe (1.24 MB)
java-rmi.exe (16.34 KB)
java.exe (202.84 KB)
javaw.exe (203.34 KB)
jjs.exe (16.34 KB)
keytool.exe (16.84 KB)
kinit.exe (16.84 KB)
klist.exe (16.84 KB)
ktab.exe (16.84 KB)
orbd.exe (16.84 KB)
pack200.exe (16.84 KB)
rmid.exe (16.34 KB)
rmiregistry.exe (16.84 KB)
servertool.exe (16.84 KB)
tnameserv.exe (16.84 KB)
unpack200.exe (195.84 KB)

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The current page applies to VMware Horizon Agent version 7.5.2 alone. For other VMware Horizon Agent versions please click below:

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If you are manually uninstalling VMware Horizon Agent we recommend you to check if the following data is left behind on your PC.

Folders found on disk after you uninstall VMware Horizon Agent from your computer:

C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent

Generally, the following files are left on disk:

C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\arp.ico
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\7zr.exe
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\abctrl.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\agent-config.xml
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\AppTap.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\Components\v4pa_Ctx_component.exe
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\Components\v4pa_Horizon_component
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\ConfigProviders\LocalDiskConfigProvider.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\ConfigProviders\vROPsRMIConfigProvider.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\DataDumpers\aws-cpp-sdk-core.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\DataDumpers\aws-cpp-sdk-kinesis.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\DataDumpers\AWSDataDumper.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\DataDumpers\LocalDiskDumper.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\DataDumpers\MessageFrameWork.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\DataDumpers\vROPsRMIDataDumper.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\DataProviders\PowerShellExecutor.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\DataProviders\v4pa_blast.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\DataProviders\v4pa_eventlog.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\DataProviders\v4pa_net.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\DataProviders\v4pa_perfmon.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\DataProviders\v4pa_powershell.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\DataProviders\v4pa_process.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\DataProviders\v4pa_registry.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\DataProviders\v4pa_system.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\DataProviders\v4pa_wmi.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\drivers\vmwsci32.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\drivers\vmwsci64.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\drivers\vmwvudpd\Win7\DIFXAPI.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\drivers\vmwvudpd\Win7\vmwvudpd.cat
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\drivers\vmwvudpd\Win7\vmwvudpd.inf
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\drivers\vmwvudpd\Win7\vmwvudpd.sys
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\drivers\vmwvudpd\Win7\vmwvudpdver.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\drivers\vmwvudpd\Win7\WdfCoInstaller01009.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\drivers\vmwvwebcam.cat
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\drivers\vmwvwebcam.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\drivers\vmwvwebcam.inf
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\drivers\vmwvwebcam.sys
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\flashOptimizer.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\MessageFrameWork.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\mfw_java.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\migprofile.exe
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\offreg.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\rc\alert.png
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\rc\alert_2x.png
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\rc\chip_icon.png
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\rc\chip_icon_2x.png
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\rc\chip_stop.png
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\rc\chip_stop_2x.png
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\rc\chip_stop_hover.png
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\rc\chip_stop_hover_2x.png
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\rc\chip_stop_press.png
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\rc\chip_stop_press_2x.png
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\rc\close.png
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\rc\close_2x.png
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\rc\copylink.png
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\rc\copylink_2x.png
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\rc\email.png
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\rc\email_2x.png
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\rc\info.png
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\rc\info_2x.png
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\rc\message.png
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\rc\message_2x.png
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\rc\search.png
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\rc\search_2x.png
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\rc\success.png
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\rc\success_2x.png
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\sigc-2.0.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\svgadevtap.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\ThinAppSDK.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\ThinAppSDKSrvr.exe
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\tsdrvdisvc.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\v4pa_agent.exe
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\vdpservice_wsnmplugin.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\vhublib.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\vmlm.exe
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\vmlm_helper.exe
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\vmlm_msg.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\vmwAgent.exe
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\vmware-view-unity-shell.exe
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\VMWVvpext.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\VMWVvpfsd.inf
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\VMWVvpfsd.sys
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\VMWVvphelper.exe
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\VMWVvphelper_de.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\VMWVvphelper_es.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\VMWVvphelper_fr.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\VMWVvphelper_ja.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\VMWVvphelper_ko.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\VMWVvphelper_zh_CN.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\VMWVvphelper_zh_TW.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\VMWVvpmsg.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\VMWVvpsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\ws_UserName.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\ws_appendersupport.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\ws_applaunchmgr.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\ws_configmgr.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\ws_filesystem.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\ws_java_bridgeDLL.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\ws_javaview.dll
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\bin\ws_klog.dll

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

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\BCD9A4076981A6049A782BF29753E761
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{704A9DCB-1896-406A-A987-B22F79357E16}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\VMware, Inc.\vRealize Operations for Horizon\Desktop Agent

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

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\BCD9A4076981A6049A782BF29753E761\ProductName
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware View\Agent\
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Windows\Installer\{704A9DCB-1896-406A-A987-B22F79357E16}\
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\v4v_agent\ImagePath
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\vmlm\ImagePath
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\VMWVvpsvc\ImagePath
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\WSNM\ImagePath
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\WSSH\ImagePath

How to erase VMware Horizon Agent with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO

VMware Horizon Agent is an application by VMware, Inc.. Sometimes, people choose to erase it. This can be efortful because performing this by hand requires some know-how regarding removing Windows programs manually. One of the best SIMPLE action to erase VMware Horizon Agent 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 a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is an efficient uninstaller and general tool to maximize the performance of your system.

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2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take some time to admire Advanced Uninstaller PRO's interface and wealth of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good PC management program.

3. Press the General Tools button
Go to General Tools

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

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

6. Navigate the list of programs until you locate VMware Horizon Agent or simply activate the Search field and type in "VMware Horizon Agent". If it is installed on your PC the VMware Horizon Agent application will be found very quickly. Notice that when you click VMware Horizon Agent in the list , some information regarding the program is shown to you:

Safety rating (in the lower left corner). The star rating explains the opinion other people have regarding VMware Horizon Agent, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
Reviews by other people - Press the Read reviews button.
Details regarding the application you wish to uninstall, by pressing the Properties button.

For example you can see that for VMware Horizon Agent:

The web site of the program is: http://www.vmware.com/
The uninstall string is: MsiExec.exe /X{704A9DCB-1896-406A-A987-B22F79357E16}

7. Press the Uninstall button. A window asking you to confirm will show up. accept the removal by clicking Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then uninstall VMware Horizon Agent.

8. After uninstalling VMware Horizon Agent, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Click Next to go ahead with the cleanup. All the items that belong VMware Horizon Agent which have been left behind will be found and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By uninstalling VMware Horizon Agent using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no registry items, files or directories are left behind on your computer.

Your PC will remain clean, speedy and ready to take on new tasks.

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Disclaimer

This page is not a piece of advice to uninstall VMware Horizon Agent by VMware, Inc. from your computer, we are not saying that VMware Horizon Agent by VMware, Inc. is not a good application. This page simply contains detailed instructions on how to uninstall VMware Horizon Agent in case you want to. Here you can find registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.

2020-10-15 / Written by Daniel Statescu for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2020-10-15 20:25:51.887

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