VMware VMWare Workstation Player DLL libcds.dll

How to Download and Repair Libcds.dll (3 Step Guide)

Last Updated: 12/09/2024
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libcds.dll, also known as a VMware Component Download Service file, was created by VMware for the development of VMware Component Download Service. DLL files fall under under the Win32 DLL (Executable application) file type category.

libcds.dll was first developed on 04/04/2017 for the Windows 10 Operating System in VMware Workstation 12.5.5. The latest version update [v1.5.1-14614780] for VMWare Workstation Player was 15.5.1 released on 09/19/2019.

In this short article, you will discover detailed file information, steps for troubleshooting DLL file problems with libcds.dll, and list of free downloads for every version that exists in our comprehensive file directory.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	libcds.dll
File Extension:	DLL file extension
Description:	VMware Component Download Service
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Operating System:	Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	VMware, Inc.
Software Program:	VMware Component Download Service
Legal Copyright:	Copyright (c) 2013-2018 VMware, Inc.

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x1340
Code Size:	109568

View Other libcds.dll Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	171 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:02:04 08:09:45+00:00
File Type:	Win32 DLL
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2019:09:10 06:05:21+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	14.12
Code Size:	109568
Initialized Data Size:	50176
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x1340
OS Version:	6.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	6.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	1.5.1.0
Product Version Number:	1.5.1.4505
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Windows NT 32-bit
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	VMware, Inc.
File Description:	VMware Component Download Service
File Version:	1.5.1-14614780
Internal Name:	libcds.dll
Legal Copyright:	Copyright (c) 2013-2018 VMware, Inc.
Product Name:	VMware Component Download Service
Product Version:	1.5.1-14614780

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What are libcds.dll Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library libcds.dll Errors

libcds.dll is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like libcds.dll, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like 7za.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. VMWare Workstation Player) could share the same libcds.dll file, saving valuable memory allocation, therefore making your computer run more efficiently.

Unfortunately, what makes DLL files so convenient and efficient, also makes them extremely vulnerable to problems. If something happens to a shared DLL file, either it goes missing or gets corrupted in some way, it can generate a "runtime" error message. Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these errors are triggered when libcds.dll is attempted to be loaded either when VMWare Workstation Player is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common libcds.dll errors include:

Access Violation at address - libcds.dll.
libcds.dll could not be found.
Cannot find C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Player\libcds.dll.
Cannot register libcds.dll.
Cannot start VMWare Workstation Player. A required component is missing: libcds.dll. Please install VMWare Workstation Player again.
Failed to load libcds.dll.
The application has failed to start because libcds.dll was not found.
The file libcds.dll is missing or corrupt.
This application failed to start because libcds.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.

Your libcds.dll file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with VMWare Workstation Player), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, libcds.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading VMWare Workstation Player, system crash while loading libcds.dll, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or quite commonly, a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

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How to Fix libcds.dll Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your libcds.dll issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.

Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click System Restore.
Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the libcds.dll error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed VMWare Workstation Player (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling VMWare Workstation Player software.

You can uninstall VMWare Workstation Player software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
Find the entry for VMWare Workstation Player 15.5.1 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall VMWare Workstation Player software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

VMWare Workstation Player 15.5.1

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Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many libcds.dll error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the libcds.dll error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.

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If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your libcds.dll File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate libcds.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free libcds.dll files for every applicable version of VMWare Workstation Player. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download libcds.dll Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate VMWare Workstation Player folder location:

Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Player\
Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.

GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve libcds.dll problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.

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Download libcds.dll Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying libcds.dll to your appropriate Windows system directory. VMware typically does not release VMWare Workstation Player DLL files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing libcds.dll and all other DLL files for VMWare Workstation Player. An incorrectly installed DLL file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

VMware Workstation 12.5.5

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

libcds.dll

1.5.1.1445

1.5.1-2993839

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	VMware Component Download Service
Software Version:	1.5.1.1445
File Version:	1.5.1-2993839
File Size:	141528
File Date:	01/02/2020
MD5 Checksum:	52589a2d8cefa83cb1aa38075c6495cd
SHA1 Checksum:	aa118e55e5ca9c189dbddf6fd00d686b0645ed2a
SHA256 Checksum:	d2b8018f9f7a91fbfa0d782d2e42399d05d5e60e60d1469b3e752f9edb1857f1
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	44032
Linker Version:	9.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.0
File Modification Date/Time:	01/02/2020

VMWare Workstation Player 15.5.1

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

libcds.dll

1.5.1.4505

1.5.1-14614780

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	VMware Component Download Service
Software Version:	1.5.1.4505
File Version:	1.5.1-14614780
File Size:	175024
File Date:	02/04/2020
MD5 Checksum:	b261484b0583c7d9dee58b3fa8895d27
SHA1 Checksum:	6a9008aeed8dab12ac2cd861fd8c7b8b3bd4a36d
SHA256 Checksum:	b2942209c5ee6f943e7b277a3755ede1131cc2aba8ca4dd037b2840f7f76b763
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Player\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	50176
Linker Version:	14.12
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	02/04/2020

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