VMware VMWare Workstation Player EXE vmware-unity-helper.exe

Troubleshooting Vmware-unity-helper.exe: How To Guide (Free Download)

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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VMware Unity Helper files such as vmware-unity-helper.exe utilize the EXE file extension. This file is considered a Win32 EXE (Executable application) file, and was first created by VMware for the VMware Workstation software package.

The first version of vmware-unity-helper.exe was released for the Windows 10 Operating System on 04/04/2017 inside VMware Workstation 12.5.5. The latest file version for VMWare Workstation Player 15.5.1 is v15.5.1 build-15018445 released on 09/19/2019.

Continue reading below to discover detailed file information, EXE file troubleshooting, and free downloads of several versions of vmware-unity-helper.exe.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	vmware-unity-helper.exe
File Extension:	EXE file extension
Description:	VMware Unity Helper
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:	0x18440
Code Size:	116736

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File Info	Description
File Size:	196 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:02:04 08:10:05+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2019:11:05 04:11:53+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	14.16
Code Size:	116736
Initialized Data Size:	70144
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x18440
OS Version:	6.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	6.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
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:	VMware Unity Helper
File Version:	15.5.1 build-15018445
Internal Name:	unity-helper
Legal Copyright:	Copyright © 1998-2019 VMware, Inc.
Product Name:	VMware Workstation
Product Version:	15.5.1 build-15018445

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What are vmware-unity-helper.exe Error Messages?

vmware-unity-helper.exe Runtime Errors

Runtime errors are VMWare Workstation Player errors that occur during "runtime". Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these EXE errors are triggered when vmware-unity-helper.exe is attempted to be loaded either when VMWare Workstation Player is starting up, or in some cases already running. Runtime errors are the most common form of EXE error you will encounter using VMWare Workstation Player.

In most cases, vmware-unity-helper.exe runtime errors occurring while the program is running will result in the program terminating abnormally. Most of these vmware-unity-helper.exe error messages mean that VMWare Workstation Player was either unable to locate this file on startup, or the file is corrupt, resulting in a prematurely-aborted startup process. Generally, VMWare Workstation Player will be unable to start without resolving these errors.

Some of the most common vmware-unity-helper.exe errors include:

vmware-unity-helper.exe - Bad Image.
vmware-unity-helper.exe Application Error.
vmware-unity-helper.exe could not be found.
vmware-unity-helper.exe could not be installed.
vmware-unity-helper.exe could not be launched. Class not registered.
vmware-unity-helper.exe could not be started.
vmware-unity-helper.exe failed to initialize properly.
vmware-unity-helper.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
vmware-unity-helper.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
vmware-unity-helper.exe is not running.
Cannot find vmware-unity-helper.exe.
Error starting program: vmware-unity-helper.exe.
Faulting Application Path: vmware-unity-helper.exe.
The file vmware-unity-helper.exe is missing or corrupt.
Windows failed to start - vmware-unity-helper.exe.

System Error

The program can’t start because vmware-unity-helper.exe is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.

Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

Finding the source of the vmware-unity-helper.exe error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting vmware-unity-helper.exe will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using VMware Workstation. This can occur due to poor programming on behalf of VMware, Inc., conflicts with other software or 3rd-party plug-ins, or caused by damaged and outdated hardware. Also, these types of vmware-unity-helper.exe errors can occur if it has been accidentally moved, deleted, or corrupted by 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 vmware-unity-helper.exe 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 vmware-unity-helper.exe 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 vmware-unity-helper.exe 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 vmware-unity-helper.exe 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 vmware-unity-helper.exe 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 vmware-unity-helper.exe 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 vmware-unity-helper.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free vmware-unity-helper.exe 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 vmware-unity-helper.exe 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 vmware-unity-helper.exe 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 vmware-unity-helper.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying vmware-unity-helper.exe to your appropriate Windows system directory. VMware typically does not release VMWare Workstation Player EXE 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 vmware-unity-helper.exe and all other EXE files for VMWare Workstation Player. An incorrectly installed EXE 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

vmware-unity-helper.exe

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:	202728
File Date:	01/02/2020
MD5 Checksum:	f3f059c8c30332fc392c704294ab2df1
SHA1 Checksum:	228da77cac349b36651827ffc7bcd7573c4219f0
SHA256 Checksum:	08dc405a475c6eea223e8fde700cecceecf5fddedc8c0246af67f5522d6f153f
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	66048
Linker Version:	10.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.1
File Modification Date/Time:	01/02/2020

VMWare Workstation Player 15.5.1

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

vmware-unity-helper.exe

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:	201136
File Date:	02/04/2020
MD5 Checksum:	2c6dcce0e5dffd41781830def047af05
SHA1 Checksum:	01201c90d26df93116fb0ddc360de43485f31b89
SHA256 Checksum:	e0d6526d5d3fda6fb5aaa67133045892d7d37301c759e9a336b3f589fe08af13
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Player\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	70144
Linker Version:	14.16
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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