We'd probably need a bit more info if you could. What OS is on your Laptop, and have you tried anything already?
Do you have any other VMware Software installed on this laptop (now, or previously)?
Also, it would be more appropriate to put a post in the VMware Player forum:
http://communities.vmware.com/community/vmtn/desktop/player/
Regards,
Jonathan
B.Sc., RHCT, VMware vExpert 2009
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