vmnat.exe
VMware Workstation by VMware (Signed)
Overview
There are 10 versions of vmnat.exe in the wild, the latest version being 9.0.2 build-1031769. It is started as a Windows Service with the name 'VMware NAT Service' and described as “Network address translation for virtual networks.”. . In addition, it is run under the context of the SYSTEM account with extensive privileges (the administrator accounts have the same privileges). The average file size is about 385.74 KB. The file is a digitally signed and issued to VMware by VeriSign. Numerous variations of vmnat.exe have been installed with both VMware Player and VMware Workstation. During the process's lifecycle, the typical CPU resource utilization is about 0.0003% including both foreground and background operations, the average private memory consumption is about 1.75 MB with the maximum memory reaching around 3.94 MB. Addionally, typically read and write I/O disk operations is about 1.32 KB per minute for reads and 918 Bytes per minute for writes.
What is vmnat.exe?
VMware NAT Service is part of VMware Workstation, a hypervisor that enables users to set up multiple virtual machines (VMs) and use them simultaneously along with the actual machine. Each virtual machine can execute its own operating system, such as Windows. VMware Workstation allows one physical machine to run multiple operating systems simultaneously.
About vmnat.exe (from VMware)
“VMware Workstation provides a seamless way to access all of the virtual machines you need, regardless of where they are running. Remotely connect to virtual machines running on VMware vSphere, ESXi or”
 Details
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| File name: | vmnat.exe |
| Publisher: | VMware, Inc. |
| Product name: | VMware Workstation |
| Description: | VMware NAT Service |
| Typical file path: | C:\windows\syswow64\vmnat.exe |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | VMware |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Windows Service |
| Service name: | VMware NAT Service |
| Description: | “Network address translation for virtual networks.” |
| Type: | Win32OwnProcess |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of VMware Workstation.)
“VMware Player is the easiest way to run multiple operating systems at the same time on your PC. With its user-friendly interface, VMware Player makes it effortless for anyone to try out Windows 8, Win...”
VMware Workstation is a hypervisor that runs on x64 computers; it enables users to set up multiple virtual machines (VMs) and use them simultaneously along with the actual machine. Each virtual machin...
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of vmnat.exe, select a unique version for details.)
Service
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
All file variations of vmnat.exe
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
29.17% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
16.67% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
12.50% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
12.50% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
8.33% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
8.33% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premium |
4.17% |
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| Windows 8 Pro with Media Center |
4.17% |
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| Windows 8 Enterprise |
4.17% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 25.00% of VMware Workstation.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Dell |
62.50% |
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| Toshiba |
12.50% |
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| Acer |
12.50% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
6.25% |
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| GIGABYTE |
6.25% |
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