This error is not exclusively a Windows problem. Linux users (Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian) encounter a similar message when trying to install Workstation via the .bundle script:
To solve the problem effectively, it helps to understand why the installer is complaining. VMware offers a suite of products. While they generally play nice together, certain shared drivers and system libraries can cause conflicts if version mismatches exist. This error is not exclusively a Windows problem
Essentially, the Workstation installer is saying, "I see leftovers of a remote console tool here, and I don't know if I can safely overwrite them. I'm stopping now." While they generally play nice together, certain shared
If you are reading this, you have likely just been stopped dead in your tracks by a frustrating and cryptic error message. You’ve downloaded the latest version of VMware Workstation Pro or Player, double-clicked the installer, and instead of seeing the familiar setup wizard, you are greeted with a red ‘X’ and the following text: You’ve downloaded the latest version of VMware Workstation