vmnetdhcp.exe
VMware Workstation by VMware (Signed)
Overview
vmnetdhcp.exe has 9 known versions, the most recent one is 9.0.2 build-1031769. It is started as a Windows Service called 'VMnetDHCP' with the name 'VMnetDHCP' and described as “DHCP service for virtual networks.”. . In addition, it is run under the context of the SYSTEM account with extensive privileges (the administrator accounts have the same privileges). The average file size is about 340.93 KB. It is an authenticode code-signed executable issued to VMware by the certification authority VeriSign. Some variations of the file have been seen to be installed with the program VMware Player from VMware, Inc.. During the process's lifecycle, the typical CPU resource utilization is about 0.0000% including both foreground and background operations, the average private memory consumption is about 1.73 MB with the maximum memory reaching around 3.77 MB. Addionally, typically read and write I/O disk operations is about 506 Bytes per minute for reads and 2 Bytes per minute for writes.
What is vmnetdhcp.exe?
VMware VMnet DHCP service for VMware Workstation is a hypervisor that enables users to set up multiple virtual machines (VMs) and use them simultaneously along with the actual machine. Each virtual machine can execute its own operating system, such as Microsoft Windows. VMware Workstation allows one physical machine to run multiple operating systems simultaneously.
About vmnetdhcp.exe (from VMware)
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Details |
File name: | vmnetdhcp.exe |
Publisher: | VMware, Inc. |
Product name: | VMware Workstation |
Description: | VMware VMnet DHCP service |
Typical file path: | C:\windows\syswow64\vmnetdhcp.exe |
Certificate |
Issued to: | VMware |
Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
Windows Service |
Service name: | VMnetDHCP |
Display name: | VMnetDHCP |
Description: | “DHCP service for virtual networks.” |
Type: | Win32OwnProcess |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of VMware Workstation.)
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Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of vmnetdhcp.exe, select a unique version for details.)
Services
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
- VMnetDHCP
- 'VMnetDHCP' (VMware DHCP Service)
All file variations of vmnetdhcp.exe
Distribution by Windows OS
OS version | distribution |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
29.17% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
16.67% |
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Windows 8 Pro |
12.50% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
12.50% |
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Windows 7 Home Basic |
8.33% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
8.33% |
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Windows Vista Home Premium |
4.17% |
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Windows 8 Pro with Media Center |
4.17% |
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Windows 8 Enterprise |
4.17% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 25.00% of VMware Workstation.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
PC Manufacturer | distribution |
Dell |
62.50% |
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Toshiba |
12.50% |
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Acer |
12.50% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
6.25% |
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GIGABYTE |
6.25% |
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