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vmware-usbarbitrator.exe, also known as a VMware USB Arbitration Service file, was created by VMware for the development of VMware USB Arbitration Service. EXE files fall under under the Win32 EXE (Executable application) file type category.

vmware-usbarbitrator.exe was initially released with VMware Workstation 12.5.5 on 04/04/2017 for the Windows 10 Operating System. The most recent version [file version 18. 7.0.14461205] was introduced on 09/19/2019 for VMWare Workstation Player 15.5.1.

Please continue reading to find your correct vmware-usbarbitrator.exe file version download (free), detailed file information, and EXE file troubleshooting instructions.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	vmware-usbarbitrator.exe
File Extension:	EXE file extension
Description:	VMware USB Arbitration 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 USB Arbitration Service
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:	0x5c2a0
Code Size:	431104

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File Info	Description
File Size:	753 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:02:04 08:09:25+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2019:08:21 15:10:19+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	14.15
Code Size:	431104
Initialized Data Size:	500736
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x5c2a0
OS Version:	6.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	6.0
Subsystem:	Windows command line
File Version Number:	18.7.0.0
Product Version Number:	15.5.0.18002
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 USB Arbitration Service
File Version:	18. 7.0.14461205
Internal Name:	vmware-usbarbitrator
Legal Copyright:	Copyright © 1998-2019 VMware, Inc.
Product Name:	VMware USB Arbitration Service
Product Version:	15.5.0 build-14461205

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What are vmware-usbarbitrator.exe Error Messages?

vmware-usbarbitrator.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-usbarbitrator.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-usbarbitrator.exe runtime errors occurring while the program is running will result in the program terminating abnormally. Most of these vmware-usbarbitrator.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-usbarbitrator.exe errors include:

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

System Error

The program can’t start because vmware-usbarbitrator.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-usbarbitrator.exe error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting vmware-usbarbitrator.exe will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using VMware USB Arbitration Service. 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-usbarbitrator.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-usbarbitrator.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-usbarbitrator.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-usbarbitrator.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-usbarbitrator.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-usbarbitrator.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-usbarbitrator.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-usbarbitrator.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free vmware-usbarbitrator.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-usbarbitrator.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)\Common Files\VMware\USB\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\VMware\USB\
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-usbarbitrator.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-usbarbitrator.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying vmware-usbarbitrator.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-usbarbitrator.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-usbarbitrator.exe

12.5.3.58997

15. 2.0.5097610

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	VMware USB Arbitration Service
Software Version:	12.5.3.58997
File Version:	15. 2.0.5097610
File Size:	728040
File Date:	01/02/2020
MD5 Checksum:	f8e54bf55b13d6b3fc0f19a5b0db48fe
SHA1 Checksum:	42743e87adf6f55f651b28767ee546ff611e31d2
SHA256 Checksum:	ea861d86695bac295916995f65947682d908f754c5ff96be814c0de756026bab
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\VMware\USB\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	303104
Linker Version:	9.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	5.0
File Modification Date/Time:	01/02/2020

VMWare Workstation Player 15.5.1

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

vmware-usbarbitrator.exe

15.5.0.18002

18. 7.0.14461205

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	VMware USB Arbitration Service
Software Version:	15.5.0.18002
File Version:	18. 7.0.14461205
File Size:	770992
File Date:	02/04/2020
MD5 Checksum:	8876ee0c487b4a76e74bddb6f92b1280
SHA1 Checksum:	26a3f0e1419f6ba3b6ce454acf14c6bee709f901
SHA256 Checksum:	10aa7a547c97487bf627c91be86bd1558b22fd8ae737dae456fbc2a2f98a58f9
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\VMware\USB\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	500736
Linker Version:	14.15
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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