Sometimes you get this message when updating VMware Workstation:
"A previous version of VMware Workstation is already installed. Setup will uninstall the previous version before proceeding with the installation."
Try the steps in Cleaning Up After Incomplete Uninstallation on a Windows Host or go directly to VMware_Install_Cleaner.exe link at the bottom of the page.
It worked for me...
If your registry becomes corrupted during installation or software upgrade, you can get into a loop of
The Windows Installer CleanUp Utility does a very nice job. It even tidies up any broken uninstalls while its actually installing itself.
See http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301
Download:http://download.microsoft.com/download/e/9/d/e9d80355-7ab4-45b8-80e8-983a48d5e1bd/msicuu2.exe
One wonders why "Control Panel" » "Add Remove Programs" doesn't incorporate the same functionality.
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