How to Remove VMware
VMware is a company that specializes in virtual desktop as well as desktop management. Uses for VMware include running a Windows operating system on Macintosh computers, installing applications for several machines at once, and sending information through a cloud service. Although uninstalling the software is as simple as dragging the VMware folder to your Trash bin, it is recommended to use the VMware uninstaller to properly remove all of the program files and system files.
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Instructions
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Installation Disc
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Insert the VMware installation disc into your disc drive.
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Double-click the "Uninstall VMware Fusion" icon from the startup window.
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Click the "Uninstall" button to proceed with the uninstallation. Type in your system administrator password and click "OK."
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Click the "OK" button to complete the process.
Downloaded DMG File
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Open Finder. Click the "Finder" icon on your dock or click "File" at the top of your screen and click "New Finder Window" from the drop-down menu.
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Locate the DMG file by VMware in your download folder. Double-click the file, and double-click "Uninstall VMware Fusion."
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Click the "Uninstall" button to proceed with the uninstallation. Type in your system administrator password and click "OK."
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Click the "OK" button to complete the process.
Uninstall VMware Player
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For Macs, click the "Go" button at the top of your screen, and click "Utilities" from the drop-down menu. Double-click "Terminal" to run the application.
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For PCs, click "Start," "All Programs," "Accessories," "Communications" and "Hyper Terminal."
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Type in "/usr/bin/vmware-uninstall" and press the "Return" key.
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Exit out of the application.
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