Solved How to uninstall Windows 8 in VMware Workstation 8?

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Hello,

I wan to know how to uninstall or remove Windows 8 ( windows 8.vmk file) in VMware Workstation 8, does I just need to delete the file located in C:\Users\my user name\Documents\Virtual Machines\Windows 8 (see picture below)

vmx.png

or does it have its own way to remove or uninstall it?

I do know how to install it but not to uninstall it, I hope somebody could help me :confused:
Thank you:)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo
    Memory
    2 GB
    Browser
    Mozilla Firefox
    Antivirus
    Avira
That works but it will complain about missing files, that's why you need to remove them from within Player.

Right-click on machine:
machine.png

You can do what you intended afterwards, if some left-over files remained. :)

Welcome to the forums!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Envy DV6 7250
    CPU
    Intel i7-3630QM
    Motherboard
    HP, Intel HM77 Express Chipset
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD4000 + Nvidia Geforce 630M
    Sound Card
    IDT HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.6' built-in + Samsung S22D300 + 17.3' LG Phillips
    Screen Resolution
    multiple resolutions
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 250GB + Hitachi HDD 750GB
    PSU
    120W adapter
    Case
    small
    Cooling
    laptop cooling pad
    Keyboard
    Backlit built-in + big one in USB
    Mouse
    SteelSeries Sensei
    Internet Speed
    slow and steady
    Browser
    Chromium, Pale Moon, Firefox Developer Edition
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    That's basically it.
That works but it will complain about missing files, that's why you need to remove them from within Player.

Right-click on machine:
View attachment 19089

You can do what you intended afterwards, if some left-over files remained. :)

Welcome to the forums!

Thank you so much for the fast reply , now my problem solve:thumbsup:
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo
    Memory
    2 GB
    Browser
    Mozilla Firefox
    Antivirus
    Avira
You're welcome. :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Envy DV6 7250
    CPU
    Intel i7-3630QM
    Motherboard
    HP, Intel HM77 Express Chipset
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD4000 + Nvidia Geforce 630M
    Sound Card
    IDT HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.6' built-in + Samsung S22D300 + 17.3' LG Phillips
    Screen Resolution
    multiple resolutions
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 250GB + Hitachi HDD 750GB
    PSU
    120W adapter
    Case
    small
    Cooling
    laptop cooling pad
    Keyboard
    Backlit built-in + big one in USB
    Mouse
    SteelSeries Sensei
    Internet Speed
    slow and steady
    Browser
    Chromium, Pale Moon, Firefox Developer Edition
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    That's basically it.
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