Fix VMware authorization service is not running (1007131)! VMware authorization service missing?
Here's how to Fix VMware authorization service is not running (1007131) on Windows.
The error message "VMware Authorization Service is not running (1007131)" can occur when the VMware Authorization service is not started or is not running properly. This can prevent you from starting or using VMware products, such as VMware Workstation or VMware vSphere.
There are a few things you can do to fix this error:
1. **Check if the VMware Authorization service is started.** You can do this by opening the Services window (Windows key + R, type "services.msc" and press Enter). Scroll down to the VMware Authorization service and make sure that it is started and that its Startup Type is set to Automatic. If it is not started, right-click on it and select Start.
2. **Restart the VMware Authorization service.** If the VMware Authorization service is started but is not running properly, you can try restarting it. To do this, right-click on the VMware Authorization service and select Restart.
3. **Reinstall VMware Workstation or VMware vSphere.** If the above steps do not work, you can try reinstalling VMware Workstation or VMware vSphere. This will reinstall the VMware Authorization service and may fix the error.
If you are still having problems after trying these steps, you may need to contact VMware support for assistance.
Here are some additional tips for troubleshooting the VMware Authorization service error:
* Make sure that your computer is up to date with the latest Windows updates.
* Try restarting your computer.
* Try disabling and then re-enabling the VMware Authorization service.
* Try uninstalling and then reinstalling the VMware Authorization service.
* Try contacting VMware support for assistance.
i. The VMware Authorization Service is a service that is required for VMware products to function properly. If the service is missing, you may experience problems starting or using VMware products.
There are a few reasons why the VMware Authorization Service might be missing:
* The service might have been uninstalled or disabled.
* The service might have been corrupted.
* There might be a problem with your computer's registry.
To fix the problem, you can try the following:
1. **Check if the VMware Authorization Service is installed.** You can do this by opening the Services window (Windows key + R, type "services.msc" and press Enter). Scroll down to the VMware Authorization service and make sure that it is listed. If it is not listed, the service might have been uninstalled.
2. **Reinstall the VMware Authorization Service.** If the VMware Authorization Service is not listed in the Services window, you can try reinstalling it. To do this, download the VMware Authorization Service installer from the VMware website and run it.
3. **Repair the VMware Authorization Service.** If reinstalling the VMware Authorization Service does not work, you can try repairing it. To do this, open the Services window and right-click on the VMware Authorization Service. Select "Properties" and then click on the "Repair" button.
4. **Reset the VMware Authorization Service.** If repairing the VMware Authorization Service does not work, you can try resetting it. To do this, open the Services window and right-click on the VMware Authorization Service. Select "Stop" and then click on the "Reset" button.
5. **Reinstall VMware Workstation or VMware vSphere.** If the above steps do not work, you can try reinstalling VMware Workstation or VMware vSphere. This will reinstall the VMware Authorization service and may fix the error.
If you are still having problems after trying these steps, you may need to contact VMware support for assistance.
Here are some additional tips for troubleshooting the VMware Authorization Service missing error:
* Make sure that your computer is up to date with the latest Windows updates.
* Try restarting your computer.
* Try disabling and then re-enabling the VMware Authorization service.
* Try uninstalling and then reinstalling the VMware Authorization service.
* Try contacting VMware support for assistance.