VMware error: authorization service is not running - you can do that

In VMware you simulate operating systems on your PC. If you get the error message "Authorization service is not running", you can fix it with just a few clicks. In this practical tip, we will show you how to do this.

VMware error: authorization service is not running - what to do?

1. Open the start menu and type "services.msc" in the search bar.
2. Click on the "Services" entry to open this view.
3. Wait for the active services to load and look for the VMware Authorization service.
4. If it has not yet started, right-click on it and select "Start".
5. Then uninstall the VMware Workstation and restart your PC.
6. Then reinstall the VMware Workstation and start it as an administrator.
7. To do this, right-click on the shortcut and select "Run as administrator".

In the next practical tip, read how you can subsequently enlarge the hard disk at VMware.