I get this error when trying to install vmware on windows 8

[THEPLANETEARTH]

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VMware-workstation-full-9.0.1-894247

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The MSI 'C:\Users\PLANET~1\AppData\Local\Temp\vmware_1357387101\vmwareworkstation_x64.msi' failed.

There is a problem with this Windows Installer package. A DLL required for this install to complete could not be run. Contact your support personnel or package vendor. 

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OK  

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[a_p_]

As a first step of troubleshooting this issue, please ensure the checksum of the downloaded installation package matches the one shown on VMware's download page.

André

[WoodyZ]

In case you're wondering what checksum André is talking about have a look at the image below from the download page.

VMware-workstation-full-9.0.1-894247.exe  File size:426M
MD5SUM:dc3f15d6c5fc153b7f91405e4d9a2596
SHA1SUM:43ff404b5045de012fb275687f5e93887fda86c0

Information about MD5 checksums and SHA1 checksums .

(Click image to enlarge.)