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How to remove a program with MSI Failed error

Anonymous
2013-01-07T10:52:37+00:00

I am trying to remove VMWare Workstation 8.

I've never had any problems with this program during uninstall or installations until this day.

Whenever i try to uninstall the program i get the error: The MSI Failed and the deinstallation stops.

The VMWare Support told me i had to reinstall the windows installer and gave me a link to the microsoft download centre, but it was the wrong one. The download they recommended wasn't for Windows 7. So i'm stuck. 

Does anyone have an answer?

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-11-23T11:59:31+00:00

    Hi 

    I installed vmware workstation 7.1 in the local machine(window 7).I'm getting error "MSI"When i uninstall the vmware workstation 7.1.How do i resolve this issue in my local laptop.

    Can u any one give me suggestion.

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-01-08T09:30:01+00:00

    Hi Anil Kumar B,

    Thank you for answering! But i had already tried using the fix-it to see if it made any difference.

    Unfortunately it did not.

    I am still unable to uninstall VMware and still get the same MSI Failed error.

    The VMWare Support centre told me it had something to do with the Windows Installer but i can't figure what.

    I'm desperate to fix this problem since i'd like to continue my school work with VMware WS 9.

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-01-08T06:50:39+00:00

    Hi Mishavan,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community Forums.

    Based on the issue description I understand that you are unable to uninstall VM Ware Workstation 8 on Windows 7 computer.

    I understand it must be frustrating, but rest assured, we are here to help you and guide you in the right direction.

    I would suggest you to run the fix-it and check if it makes any difference.

    Fix problems with programs that can't be installed or uninstalled

    http://support.microsoft.com/mats/program_install_and_uninstall

    Hope it helps.

    Keep us posted if you face any issues on Windows in future. We will be glad to help you.

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