VMware VMWare Workstation Player DLL vmdbCOM.dll

How to Fix Issues with VmdbCOM.dll (Free Download)

Last Updated: 11/26/2023
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The development of VMware Workstation by VMware prompted the latest creation of vmdbCOM.dll. It is also known as a vmdbCOM Module file (file extension DLL), which is classified as a type of Win32 DLL (Executable application) file.

The initial introduction of vmdbCOM.dll released in VMware Workstation 12.5.5 was for Windows 10 on 04/04/2017. The most recent release for VMWare Workstation Player 15.5.1 launched on 09/19/2019 [version 15.5.1 build-15018445 release].

Please continue reading to find your correct vmdbCOM.dll file version download (free), detailed file information, and DLL file troubleshooting instructions.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	vmdbCOM.dll
File Extension:	DLL file extension
Description:	vmdbCOM Module
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 Workstation
Legal Copyright:	Copyright © 1998-2019 VMware, Inc.

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x1f820
Code Size:	145920

View Other vmdbCOM.dll Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	263 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:02:04 08:09:52+00:00
File Type:	Win32 DLL
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2019:11:05 03:57:07+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	14.16
Code Size:	145920
Initialized Data Size:	107520
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x1f820
OS Version:	6.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	6.0
Subsystem:	Windows command line
File Version Number:	15.5.1.50853
Product Version Number:	15.5.1.50853
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:	vmdbCOM Module
File Version:	15.5.1 build-15018445
Internal Name:	vmdbCOM
Legal Copyright:	Copyright © 1998-2019 VMware, Inc.
Product Name:	VMware Workstation
Product Version:	15.5.1 build-15018445

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What are vmdbCOM.dll Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library vmdbCOM.dll Errors

vmdbCOM.dll is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like vmdbCOM.dll, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like MpSigStub.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. VMWare Workstation Player) could share the same vmdbCOM.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 vmdbCOM.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 vmdbCOM.dll errors include:

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

Your vmdbCOM.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, vmdbCOM.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading VMWare Workstation Player, system crash while loading vmdbCOM.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 vmdbCOM.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 vmdbCOM.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 vmdbCOM.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

VMware

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 vmdbCOM.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 vmdbCOM.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 vmdbCOM.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 vmdbCOM.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free vmdbCOM.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 vmdbCOM.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 vmdbCOM.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 vmdbCOM.dll Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying vmdbCOM.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 vmdbCOM.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

vmdbCOM.dll

12.5.5.17738

12.5.5 build-5234757

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	VMware Workstation
Software Version:	12.5.5.17738
File Version:	12.5.5 build-5234757
File Size:	251880
File Date:	01/02/2020
MD5 Checksum:	290da91e1d9f95d58dfe933462f26f19
SHA1 Checksum:	c9a89fabc519ebb7e223cb12478de3d3db86f10c
SHA256 Checksum:	495f96b7400faeeccae895291d77ac8df7a0c4e4d66e1a4f856cc0cbcfad3c7b
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:	103424
Linker Version:	10.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	5.1
File Modification Date/Time:	01/02/2020

VMWare Workstation Player 15.5.1

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

vmdbCOM.dll

15.5.1.50853

15.5.1 build-15018445

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	VMware Workstation
Software Version:	15.5.1.50853
File Version:	15.5.1 build-15018445
File Size:	269232
File Date:	02/04/2020
MD5 Checksum:	c4ba39ee244ce47c18dc0603a2a6f8f5
SHA1 Checksum:	719c451fa8e789cc2d965c231c17cbfe993e799c
SHA256 Checksum:	34812ff07be87f4fb7a3882a67c475646d83396d542c86280cc9c5ecffd5121f
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:	107520
Linker Version:	14.16
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	02/04/2020

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