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rdagevos
Contributor
Contributor
‎02-27-2010 06:19 AM

Uninstall error on windows 2008 server

Hi,

I installed vmware player 3 flawlessly on my windows 2008 server, but when I try to uninstall it, it says the following:

"Error: This product can only be installed on Windows XP or later.

Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, and 2000 are not supported."

I could use some help.

Thanks in advance

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rdagevos
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Contributor
‎03-18-2010 04:29 AM

Nobody encountered this, or have a solution?

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rdagevos
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‎06-11-2010 01:03 PM

Still noone?

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z_chris
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Enthusiast
‎06-11-2010 03:55 PM

You may have to uninstall manually... try this

http://kb.vmware.com/kb/1308

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jaraco
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Contributor
‎03-09-2011 06:13 AM

Apparently this error message should actually read "VMWare installer (and uninstaller) refuses to run on servers running Microsoft Hyper-V (or other virtualization environment). You must uninstall other virtualization environments before installing or uninstalling VMWare virtualization products".

The same problem happened to me when I (a) installed VMWare Workstation, (b) installed the Hyper-V role, and (c) attempted to remove VMWare Workstation. It's a flaw in their installer logic, but I wouldn't hold your breath for a fix. Either uninstall the Hyper-V role (if you can), or follow the manuall uninstallation suggestion provided by the other member in this thread.

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