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VMware Workstation 7 ".msi failed"

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the n' -  
Hello,
I am encountering a problem that prevents me from installing VMware Workstation 7.

The MSI
"c:\Users\thea\AppData\Local\Temp\vmware_1333669741\vmwareworksation.msi" failed.
Setup has detected that VMware Workstation is already installed on this machine. Please uninstall this product through the control panel and try again.


Initially, I was using Workstation 8, but it was not functioning properly (virtual machine crashes on startup), so I decided to uninstall it.
When I later tried to reinstall it, the installation failed at the end. As a result, I decided to manually delete everything because the VMware program did not appear in the list of programs, but I cannot seem to locate this infamous .msi file (hidden files are visible).

After numerous attempts, I decided to try installing an older version (Workstation 7) to see if it would work, but the problem persists, and I admit I'm out of ideas!

Thank you for your help

Configuration: Windows 7 Pro 64-bit / Firefox 9.0.1 / Asus U30sd laptop / i5 2410 processor / 8GB RAM

8 answers

  1. Bridget
    Here are some ideas before formatting:

    1) Have you performed a system restore to a date prior to the software installation?

    2) The files of 6 and 7 having the same name, look in these locations for reference. See above

    3) Visit the manufacturer's website and explain your case on their forums.
    http://communities.vmware.com/community/vmtn/desktop/workstation

    Good luck. Bridget.
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    1. Ainillia
      Clean your PC with CCleaner, that will already help...

      Maybe Revo Uninstaller could help you after...

      A software installation leaves traces everywhere on a PC, that's why the software doesn't want to install...
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      1. the n' Author
        Yes, I have already used CCleaner. Thanks to it, I was able to remove traces in the registry, but when it comes to targeting VMware-related files on the system disk, it's more difficult.
        Still, I have removed a lot of elements coming from VMware.
        The problem persists!!
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        1. Bridget
          Cleaning up an incomplete uninstallation of a VMware product on Windows: (With programs and registry keys by products)
          http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=1308

          Troubleshooting an MSI error during the installation of a VMware product:
          http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=1031302

          It's in English, but if you need a hand... Good luck.
          Best regards. Bridget.
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          1. Bridget
            VMware produced files (not all may be present on your machine):
            Source: VMware Knowledge Base:

            ? C: \ Windows \ system32 \ vmnat.exe
            ? C: \ Windows \ system32 \ vmnetbridge.exe
            ? C: \ Windows \ system32 \ VMNetDHCP.exe
            ? C: \ Windows \ system32 \ vmnetdhcp.leases
            ? C: \ Windows \ system32 \ vmxw2ksetup.dll
            ? C: \ Windows \ system32 \ vnetprobe.exe
            ? C: \ Windows \ system32 \ vnetprobelib.dll
            ? C: \ Windows \ system32 \ vnetinst.dll
            ? C: \ Windows \ system32 \ vnetlib.dll
            ? C: \ Windows \ system32 \ vnetlib.exe
            ? C: \ Windows \ system32 \ drivers \ vmnet.sys
            ? C: \ Windows \ system32 \ drivers \ vmnetx.sys
            ? C: \ Windows \ system32 \ drivers \ VMparport.sys
            ? C: \ Windows \ system32 \ drivers \ vmx86.sys
            ? C: \ Windows \ system32 \ drivers \ vmnetadapter.sys
            ? C: \ Windows \ system32 \ drivers \ vmnetbridge.sys
            ? C: \ Windows \ system32 \ drivers \ vmnetuserif.sys
            ? C: \ Windows \ system32 \ drivers \ hcmon.sys
            ? C: \ Windows \ system32 \ drivers \ vmusb.sys

            Registry keys: For Workstation 6.x / 7.x
            Source VMware database

            ?HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Features\2BC5FF3A53BF85647815E9EDD1563BAA
            ?HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Products\2BC5FF3A53BF85647815E9EDD1563BAA
            ?HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Features\2BC5FF3A53BF85647815E9EDD1563BAA
            ?HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\2BC5FF3A53BF85647815E9EDD1563BAA
            ?HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Products\7A26F0EA2A1AF704F9C48439B99DDAD8
            ?HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Products\7A79579133DA8984D9E8376086814B46
            ?HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\UserData\S-1-5-18\2BC5FF3A53BF85647815E9EDD1563BAA
            ?HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{A3FF5CB2-FB35-4658-8751-9EDE1D65B3AA}

            ?HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\VMware, Inc.
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          2. Bridget
            , due to the fact that the bullet point at the beginning of each line was not taken into account. Sorry.
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        3. the n'
          Thank you for these answers.
          I had already tested this method but I must have missed a step. In particular, the one in the register where the indicated keys were not included (since it was version 8, the topic stops at 7 :( )
          I think I will format my PC. I don't think it will do it any harm...
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          1. the n' Author
            Despite your involvement, I still haven't resolved my issue.
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            1. the n'
              I will try to restore the system to a previous date. I will keep you updated tomorrow on the progress of my issue.
              Thank you again for your advice.
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              1. the n'
                The restoration went smoothly. I was able to retrieve version 8 of VMware Workstation (which can be configured as Workstation 7). I successfully virtualized Kubuntu and Ubuntu without any problems.
                Thank you again for your valuable advice.
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                1. Bridget
                  Happy for you. Best wishes. Bridget. :-)
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