vmnat.exe

VMware Workstation by VMware (Signed)

Remove vmnat.exe

Overview

vmnat.exe has 10 known versions, the most recent one is 9.0.2 build-1031769. It is started as a Windows Service called 'VMware NAT Service' with the name 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\VMware NAT Service'. 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. It is an authenticode code-signed executable issued to VMware by the certification authority 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

DetailsDetails

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:SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\VMware NAT Service
Display name:VMware NAT Service

ResourcesPrograms installed in

(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of VMware Workstation.)
VMware, Inc.
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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, Inc.
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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...

BehaviorsBehaviors

(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)
  • 'VMware NAT Service'

VersionsAll file variations of vmnat.exe

MD5SHA-1File size
e3991000ccb56570294236d11a3c19be d593941ab67abb31cabd3d578a7042f674d6aaa4 426.08 KB
709b9008bcc9e0375d0a45b08f4c48ed 7adc54c6fa7db4eb403b81ac25f2df63fcd469b2 425.65 KB
f1d29d9c5db9c144769f5cd7212be555 26180f7f8c703bc590fdbecb429b0030d228bf76 425.65 KB
95eec9f8feb9d06872a433f058ab8e60 47c82e3bf0cac7903d0cc0e8aa41322d50a0a413 422.61 KB
9b08f70037cd7aaa87419c6c485c6567 fbf2f1b1de7552090efeb2bd8628f4f253877f9b 422.61 KB
a89db7acf2175b677de750470cd72228 123ee14a861199574c879b188d5505d4fc1a4b59 394.61 KB
3fe2942910eacdc7271e40c8c037d63f d0f6668e459c90893735882f61eeb41c19a4086c 386.55 KB
d3ecfdbfafd965afdac299debe71b4c7 3525d0762dfd88bdd951767db76c618370452df9 386.55 KB
eb0d72844da3aed09870c1be90c9342f 130b71e3f65dda337dae75bc221c27badfdd5c0f 140.07 KB
d9b422f37fcaf61bd80e12cc03e84816 1d9d212620f342ae0d5440a067f4de3ae12877f9 427.08 KB

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 29.17%
Windows 7 Ultimate 16.67%
Windows 8 Pro 12.50%
Windows 7 Professional 12.50%
Windows 7 Home Basic 8.33%
Microsoft Windows XP 8.33%
Windows Vista Home Premium 4.17%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 4.17%
Windows 8 Enterprise 4.17%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 25.00% of VMware Workstation.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 62.50%
Toshiba 12.50%
Acer 12.50%
Hewlett-Packard 6.25%
GIGABYTE 6.25%
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