How to Kill VMware Fusion Helper

VMware Fusion Helper commonly starts up when you log onto Mac OS X, and works together with other system files related to VMware Fusion. The program can sometimes freeze when you try to shut down your computer, or cause VMware Fusion itself to freeze. If you're experiencing these problems, force-quit VMware Fusion Helper. This does not permanently disable the tool, so you can still successfully launch VMware Fusion.

Instructions

1. Click the magnifying glass icon in the top-right corner of your Mac's screen and type "Activity Monitor" in the search box. Press "Enter" to launch Activity Monitor.

2. Locate "VMware Fusion Helper" in the processes list and click "Quit Process."

3. Click "Quit" on the confirmation prompt to end the task. Click "Force Quit" if the process still does not end.

References

• Apple: Mac OS X: Reading System Memory Usage in Activity Monitor
• AppDeploy: VMware Fusion Helper (3.0.2)