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What is vmware-usbarbitrator.exe?

vmware-usbarbitrator.exe is an executable file that is part of the VMware software suite. This file is responsible for managing USB devices that are connected to a virtual machine. It is also known as VMware USB Arbitration Service.

The associated software, which includes VMware Player and VMware Workstation, is used for creating and managing virtual machines. These virtual machines can run different operating systems on the same physical computer, allowing for testing, development, and running legacy applications among other uses.

The vmware-usbarbitrator.exe is needed to ensure that USB devices connected to the host computer can be correctly recognized and used by the virtual machines. Without this service, USB devices may not function properly within the virtual environment.

You should not remove vmware-usbarbitrator.exe if you are using VMware software and need to use USB devices within your virtual machines. If you are not using VMware software, or if this file is causing problems (such as high CPU usage), you may consider removing or disabling it. Always ensure that the file is not a malware by scanning it with an antivirus software before making any decision.

The default location of vmware-usbarbitrator.exe is in the VMware directory in the Program Files (or Program Files (x86) for 64-bit systems). The typical path is: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\VMware\USB\vmware-usbarbitrator.exe

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Vmware-usbarbitrator.exe file information

Windows Task Manager with vmware-usbarbitrator
Vmware-usbarbitrator.exe process in Windows Task Manager

The process known as VMware USB Arbitration Service belongs to software VMwarePlayer_x86 or VMware Client Integration Plug-in or VMware Workstation by (www.vmware.com).

Description: Vmware-usbarbitrator.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. The file vmware-usbarbitrator.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files\Common Files" (in most cases C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\VMware\USB\). Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 665,200 bytes (28% of all occurrences), 719,512 bytes, 563,760 bytes, 714,832 bytes or 721,048 bytes. file.net/process/vmware-usbarbitrator.exe.html 
It is a Verisign signed file. The vmware-usbarbitrator.exe file is certified by a trustworthy company. The program has no visible window. It is not a Windows system file. The software can be removed using the Control Panel's Add\Remove programs applet. Vmware-usbarbitrator.exe is able to monitor applications and connect to the Internet. Therefore the technical security rating is 12% dangerous; however you should also read the user reviews.

Uninstalling this variant: The software vendor offers the option to do the following:
  1) safely remove the program using the uninstall program of VMwarePlayer_x86 or VMware Player (Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program)
  2) ask the developer, www.vmware.com, for support.

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If vmware-usbarbitrator.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files", the security rating is 8% dangerous. The file size is 609,904 bytes. The program is not visible. Vmware-usbarbitrator.exe is not a Windows system file. The file has a digital signature. The application can be uninstalled in the Control Panel. The vmware-usbarbitrator.exe file is a Verisign signed file. Vmware-usbarbitrator.exe is able to monitor applications.

Uninstalling this variant: The software vendor offers the option to do the following:
  1) safely remove the program using the uninstall program of VMware vSphere Client (Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program)
  2) ask the developer, Vmware, for assistance.

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as vmware-usbarbitrator.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the vmware-usbarbitrator.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

7/8/15 - I had this service installed as a result of installing VMWare VSphere... it really took a hit on system resources. Disabled, as I don't need it, my system is running great again.
  Scott Wickham  
It also supports USB device passthrough from an ESX/ESXi host to a virtual machine.
  LucaFreide   (further information)

Summary: Average user rating of vmware-usbarbitrator.exe: based on 1 vote with 2 user comments. One user thinks vmware-usbarbitrator.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. One user is not sure about it.


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Best practices for resolving vmware-usbarbitrator issues

A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with vmware-usbarbitrator. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.

Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.

To get your computer running as fast as it did on day one, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.

To help you analyze the vmware-usbarbitrator.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. A good Bantivirus software detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.



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