VMware - Authorization Service not running (Google has not helped)

I am trying to create and run a virtual machine Using VMware (ver 8.0.0 build 471780), on windows 7 - 64 bit.

Although the 'VMware Authorization Service' is started under services, when I try to run the VM I get this error - "Authorization Service not running".

Also, When I create a new VM, the newly created VM is not shown in the Workstation VM's list. Clicking on close to exit the application does nothing. One needs to kill the Workstation and then reopen to see the newly created VM.

I have searched google endlessly. Nothing has helped so far. I am officially going nuts.

You could try to uninstall and then reinstall the program, maybe some incorrect configuration has to do with this. Next time you reinstall, try "Run as administrator" option in a context menu over the setup file.

I restored my OS and reinstalled from scratch. It Worked finally!!!
Installing user had, admin privileges and also ran the setup as Administrator. (I also, Disabled UAC not sure if actually needed to do this.)

Thanks a lot guys. :)


What beats me is, If admin priviledges are absolutely required, then why not prevent the installer from installing otherwise?

Another solution could be starting Workstation or player as admin...

Had tried this earlier, didnt work either. Had also tried adding current user to _vmuser_ group.