Unable to uninstall VMware Workstation 12 Pro (12.5.7 build-5813279). No option exists in Control Panel or the software's setup.exe .

[HT_VMware_Works]

Hi,

I am unable to uninstall VMware Workstation 12 Pro (12.5.7 build-5813279).

The option to uninstall it is disabled in the Windows Control Panel

and the VMware Workstation 12 Pro's installation software doesn't include an option to uninstall the previously installed software.

All it says it this software doesn't allow downgrading.

My OS = Windows 10 Home (Version 1809,  Build 17763.557), 64-bit OS. 12 Gb RAM.

I want to install the latest Windows update  = Windows 10, version 1903 and I am unable to do it as this

VMware software needs to be uninstalled first before Windows installer can install the software.

Please help asap.

Thank you

HT - VMware Workstation 12 Pro Customer

[a_p_]

Did you already try to run the installer with the /clean option (see https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/1308​)?

André

[HT_VMware_Works]

Hi André,

I followed the steps outlined in the URL you shared and after rebooting my computer a few times in the process,

I can report that I have successfully uninstalled VMware Workstation 12 Pro and was able to get the Windows Update working again.

Thank you so much for sharing this info.

Merci beaucoup.

Regards

HT