If you no longer need VMware, you might as well uninstall it to free up the space it takes. Additionally, you may need to uninstall it if you encounter any issues while using the app.
This process is very quick to perform. However, due to issues like power failure or conflicts from other applications, such as antivirus, you may not be able to uninstall the VMware.
Uninstalling VMware on Windows
The installation folder of older VMware versions included anuninstall.exefile that you could run to uninstall it. However, for the latest versions, you need to utilize the app settings or programs and features. you may also use a PowerShell cmdlet to uninstall this application.
If you may’t completely uninstall the program using these methods, you need to manually remove all its files and registry entries.
The traditional way of uninstalling an application is through the Programs and Features tool included in the Control Panel. Here’s how you may use it to uninstall VMware:
Windows 8 introduced theSettings appas an alternative for the Control Panel. you may use its App Settings to uninstall VMware on Windows 10 and later versions. To do so,
With Windows PowerShell
you may also use theUninstall-PackagePowerShell cmdletto uninstall your apps. Here’s how you can use it to remove VMware:
Directly Using the Uninstaller/Modify Script
It is also possible to directly run a shortcut for the uninstaller wizard for VMware. First, you need to figure out what the script is through the Registry Editor and then run it. Here are the necessary steps for the complete process:
Manually Remove VMware Files
If the above uninstallation processes fail, you won’t be able to uninstall the application properly. Then, you also can’t install VMware again on your system due to the persisting files.
In such cases, you need to manually remove the VMware files to clean up the incomplete uninstallation and properly remove the app from your PC.
First,log in with an administrator accountand temporarily disable your antivirus and firewall. Then, follow the steps below one by one to manually remove VMware from your system:
