Vmware Failed To Install The Hcmon Driver Windows 10

Vmware

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When installing the latest vSphere Client 6.0 on my Windows 10 computer, I got the following error “VMInstallHcmon – Failed to install hcmon driver”

Vmware failed to install the hcmon driver windows 10 pro

Troubleshooting

  • Try KB2006486. But I don’t see Non-Plug and Play Drivers and VMware hcmon on my Windows 10 computer
  • Try renaming the C:WindowsSystem32drivershcmon.sys file. Still get the same error

Solution

Vmware Failed To Install The Hcmon Driver Windows 10 Pro

Vmware Failed To Install The Hcmon Driver Windows 10

Vmware Failed To Install The Hcmon Driver Windows 10 64-bit

  • On my laptop, vSphere Client 5.5 and 6.0 (older build), and their respective Update Manager plug-in are installed
  • Remove these older clients and plug-ins
  • vSphere Client 6.0 installation completes successfully