VMWare Fusion

Lamartin · Lamartin #1 (**permalink**)

10-31-2011, 01:22 PM

I recently got a Macbook Pro (with Lion OS) to replace an earlier Macbook Pro which had been running VMWare Fusion version 1. So I got Fusion 4 and installed it with Windows XP. Haven't had a chance to use it yet. The first time I tried to re-launch, it got stuck in suspension and I haven't been able to get it to work. I tried a re-install; that didn't help. I figure I need to uninstall first. Can't find an uninstaller despite reading several threads (through library/, through the VMWare icon). Can't find it. I don't know if I need to reinstall Windows as well. I don't think so. Please help.

vansmith · vansmith #2 (**permalink**)

10-31-2011, 01:27 PM

There should be an uninstaller on the Fusion disk image (if I remember correctly when I ran the trial). Do you still have it? If not, download the trial - the uninstaller should be included there.

Lamartin · Lamartin #3 (**permalink**)

10-31-2011, 01:51 PM

Thanks. I tried clicking and double-clicking the icon, but all I get is "VMware cannot run from this volume . . . " and buttons for "cancel", "choose folder" and "copy to application".

vansmith · vansmith #4 (**permalink**)

10-31-2011, 02:14 PM

Copy the uninstaller to your Mac and try again.

Lamartin · Lamartin #5 (**permalink**)

10-31-2011, 04:48 PM

The trouble is that although I see the icon, I don't see the uninstaller anywhere.

osxx · osxx #6 (**permalink**)

10-31-2011, 05:11 PM

VMware KB: Manually uninstalling VMware Fusion

Lamartin · Lamartin #7 (**permalink**)

10-31-2011, 05:47 PM

Thanks. I'll try it.

Lamartin · Lamartin #8 (**permalink**)

10-31-2011, 06:23 PM

Well, it worked. Thanks much. Now to install it again.

vansmith #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 19, 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 15,331 Mac Specs: 2012 13" MBP (2.5 i5, 8GB)	10-31-2011, 01:27 PM There should be an uninstaller on the Fusion disk image (if I remember correctly when I ran the trial). Do you still have it? If not, download the trial - the uninstaller should be included there. Important Links: Community Guidelines : Use the reputation system if you've been helped. M-F Blog :: Write for the blog :: M-F IRC Channel - Chats every Sunday at 8PM EST.
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vansmith #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 19, 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 15,331 Mac Specs: 2012 13" MBP (2.5 i5, 8GB)	10-31-2011, 02:14 PM Copy the uninstaller to your Mac and try again. Important Links: Community Guidelines : Use the reputation system if you've been helped. M-F Blog :: Write for the blog :: M-F IRC Channel - Chats every Sunday at 8PM EST.
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Lamartin #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 31, 2011 Posts: 5	10-31-2011, 01:22 PM I recently got a Macbook Pro (with Lion OS) to replace an earlier Macbook Pro which had been running VMWare Fusion version 1. So I got Fusion 4 and installed it with Windows XP. Haven't had a chance to use it yet. The first time I tried to re-launch, it got stuck in suspension and I haven't been able to get it to work. I tried a re-install; that didn't help. I figure I need to uninstall first. Can't find an uninstaller despite reading several threads (through library/, through the VMWare icon). Can't find it. I don't know if I need to reinstall Windows as well. I don't think so. Please help.
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Lamartin #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 31, 2011 Posts: 5	10-31-2011, 04:48 PM The trouble is that although I see the icon, I don't see the uninstaller anywhere.
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osxx #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 19, 2008 Location: houston texas Posts: 3,935 Mac Specs: 15 MacBook Pro 2009 32GB iPad 4 32GB iPhone 5 Apple TV 3 AEBS/AE	10-31-2011, 05:11 PM VMware KB: Manually uninstalling VMware Fusion
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Lamartin #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 31, 2011 Posts: 5	10-31-2011, 05:47 PM Thanks. I'll try it.
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Lamartin #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 31, 2011 Posts: 5	10-31-2011, 06:23 PM Well, it worked. Thanks much. Now to install it again.
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