Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

9.0.2 build-1031769 4.17%
9.0.1 build-894247 37.50%
9.0.0 build-812388 25.00%
8.0.0 build-471780 4.17%
8.0.0 build-471780 4.17%
7.1.4 build-385536 4.17%
7.0.1 build-227600 4.17%
7.0.0 build-203739 12.50%
10.0.0 build-1295980 4.17%

Relationships

PE structurePE file structure
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Import table
advapi32.dll
InitializeSecurityDescriptor, SetSecurityDescriptorDacl, RegQueryValueExW, RegEnumKeyExW, RegOpenKeyExW, ReportEventW, DeregisterEventSource, RegisterEventSourceA, SetServiceStatus, RegisterServiceCtrlHandlerA, RegCloseKey, StartServiceCtrlDispatcherA
kernel32.dll
GetCurrentThreadId, GetCurrentProcessId, GetSystemTimeAsFileTime, TerminateProcess, GetCurrentProcess, UnhandledExceptionFilter, IsDebuggerPresent, SetEvent, ExitProcess, CloseHandle, GetLastError, CreateEventA, SetConsoleCtrlHandler, WaitForSingleObject, WaitForMultipleObjects, DeviceIoControl, WriteFile, ReadFile, SetLastError, GetProcAddress, GetModuleFileNameW, GetFullPathNameW, CreateFileW, GetTickCount, MoveFileExW, GetFileAttributesW, GetTempPathW, ExpandEnvironmentStringsW, LocalFree, FormatMessageW, OutputDebugStringW, UnmapViewOfFile, MapViewOfFile, CreateFileMappingA, GetFileAttributesA, WideCharToMultiByte, GetACP, GetVersionExA, MultiByteToWideChar, VirtualQuery, GetModuleHandleA, LeaveCriticalSection, InitializeCriticalSection, DeleteCriticalSection, EnterCriticalSection, CreateFileA, QueryPerformanceCounter, SetUnhandledExceptionFilter, InterlockedCompareExchange, Sleep, InterlockedExchange
msvcr90.dll
DllMain
user32.dll
MessageBoxW

vmnetdhcp.exe

VMware Workstation by VMware (Signed)

Remove vmnetdhcp.exe
Version:   9.0.2 build-1031769
MD5:   8285080a268210d8ce9ba96b210e2013
SHA1:   6e8ca815691dff69d76e2506c7eeb8cb5ef7b823
SHA256:   6e22e81a690808e4e6187440bd887a8bf8a40b0a2957220827ae483553ef147b

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)

“VMware Workstation provides a seamless way to access all of the virtual machines you need, regardless of where they are running. Remotely connect to virtual machines running on VMware vSphere, ESXi or”

DetailsDetails

File name:vmnetdhcp.exe
Publisher:VMware, Inc.
Product name:VMware Workstation
Description:VMware VMnet DHCP service
Typical file path:C:\windows\syswow64\vmnetdhcp.exe
File version:9.0.2 build-1031769
Size:349.08 KB (357,456 bytes)
Build date:2/26/2013 11:53 AM
Certificate
Issued to:VMware
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows Console
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C++ 9.0
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following program will install this file
VMware Player
 VMware, Inc.
3% remove
“VMware Player is the easiest way to run multiple operating systems at the same time on your PC. With its user-friendly interface, VMware Player makes it effortless for anyone to try out Windows 8, Windows 7, Chrome OS, the latest Linux releases, or create isolated virtual machines to safely test new software. VMware Player is free for personal use. VMware Player is the best way to run legacy Windows XP applications on Windows 7 or Wind...”

BehaviorsBehaviors

Services
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
  • VMnetDHCP
  • 'VMnetDHCP' (VMware DHCP Service)

ResourcesResource utilization

(Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
Averages
 
CPU
Total CPU:0.00000540%
0.028634%
Kernel CPU:0.00000540%
0.013761%
Kernel CPU time:125 ms/min
100,923,805ms/min
CPU cycles:2,076/sec
17,470,203/sec
Memory
Private memory:1.38 MB
21.59 MB
Private (maximum):1.81 MB
Private (minimum):1.14 MB
Non-paged memory:1.38 MB
21.59 MB
Virtual memory:27.41 MB
140.96 MB
Virtual memory (peak):28.68 MB
169.69 MB
Working set:1.23 MB
18.61 MB
Working set (peak):4.27 MB
37.95 MB
Page faults:1,449/min
2,039/min
I/O
I/O read transfer:75 Bytes/sec
1.02 MB/min
I/O read operations:2/sec
343/min
I/O write transfer:0 Bytes/sec
274.99 KB/min
I/O write operations:1/sec
227/min
I/O other transfer:7 Bytes/sec
448.09 KB/min
I/O other operations:1/sec
1,671/min
Resource allocations
Threads:3
12
Handles:54
600

BehaviorsProcess properties

Integrety level:System
Platform:64-bit
Command line:C:\windows\syswow64\vmnetdhcp.exe
Owner:SYSTEM
Windows Service
Service name:VMnetDHCP
Display name:VMnetDHCP
Description:“DHCP service for virtual networks.”
Type:Win32OwnProcess
Parent process:services.exe (by Microsoft)

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 29.17%
Windows 7 Ultimate 16.67%
Windows 8 Pro 12.50%
Windows 7 Professional 12.50%
Windows 7 Home Basic 8.33%
Microsoft Windows XP 8.33%
Windows Vista Home Premium 4.17%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 4.17%
Windows 8 Enterprise 4.17%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 25.00% of VMware Workstation.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 62.50%
Toshiba 12.50%
Acer 12.50%
Hewlett-Packard 6.25%
GIGABYTE 6.25%
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