The vmx86.sys process is a Windows process and a type of kernel module, known by the name WMware kernel driver, a part of the application VMware Player or VMware Workstation, also VMware vmx86, which is developed by VMware. A kernel module is a piece of code that is loaded or unloaded into the kernel during on demand, and has the ability to extend the functionality of the kernel without restarting the computer system. As a kernel driver, vmx86.sys is used with functions related to the capabilities mentioned or explained about a module in a kernel. Generally, it is a process that is utilized to communicate with the hardware, software and system of the desktop computer, laptop, or notebook. Therefore, the vmx86.sys file is an important component not only for the software, but for the entire virtual machine, because it enables the different functions that are designed for. It has to remain running in the background to enable the software that houses it, which is VMware Player or VMware Workstation.

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. vmx86.sys. is used by VMware Player or VMware Workstation, If you shut down vmx86.sys, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop vmx86.sys, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is VMware Player or VMware Workstation, from your system.

After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.

The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed vmx86.sys

A process usually a part of an installed application such as VMware Player or VMware Workstation, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.

We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.

The first thing you should do if vmx86.sys. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that vmx86.sys, belongs to, in this case VMware Player or VMware Workstation