Versions

7.1.4 build-385536	12.50%
7.1.0 build-261024	12.50%
7.0.1 build-227600	12.50%
7.0.0 build-203739	62.50%

There are 4 versions of vmware-usbarbitrator.exe in the wild, the latest version being 7.1.4 build-385536. It is started as a Windows Service called 'VMUSBArbService' with the name 'VMUSBArbService'. 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 538.56 KB. The file is a digitally signed and issued to VMware by VeriSign. During the process's lifecycle, the typical CPU resource utilization is about 0.0000% including both foreground and background operations, the average private memory consumption is about 2.11 MB with the maximum memory reaching around 4.56 MB. Addionally, typically read and write I/O disk operations is about 0 Bytes per minute for reads and 8 Bytes per minute for writes.

VMware USB Arbitration 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.