VMware Workstation is a popular virtual machine (VM) software, but many users reported several issues while using the software in Windows.
Some users reported CPU Usage issues, and today we’re going to show you how to resolve that.
- CPU utilization can cause a lot of problems in VMware Workstation, so check them out in this guide.
- Use a dedicated tool to fix the CPU usage issue, and update the software to the latest version.
- If the CPU usage value is too high, disable CPU over-commitment and CPU hotplug.
Disable Legacy hardware support
- This command can resolve CPU Usage Issue in VMware Workstation 9:
Click File from the top menu and select Preferences.
- Go to the Advanced tab and check the box.
PC problems? Solve them in minutes.
Is your computer running slow, crashing, or giving you the dreaded Blue Screen of Death? Well, don't worry - there's a solution! ASR Pro is the ultimate software for repairing Windows errors and optimizing your PC for maximum performance. With ASR Pro, you can fix a wide range of common issues in just a few clicks. The application will detect and resolve errors, protect you from data loss and hardware failure, and optimize your system for optimal performance. So don't suffer with a slow or crashed computer any longer - download ASR Pro today!
Disable Hyperthreading
- Click the Settings icon in the VMware Workstation 9 window.
- Select the Options tab.
- Select the Processors option on the Options tab.
- Click the Advanced tab.
- Select the Hyperthreading option in the Advanced Processor Options window.
- Toggle the Hyperthreading option off.
- Restart Windows.
- Deactivate Virtualization Technology
Click the Settings icon in the VMware Workstation 9 window. - Select the Options tab.
- Select the Processors option on the Options tab.
- Click the Advanced tab.
- Select the Virtualization Technology option in the Advanced Processor Options window.
- Toggle the Virtualization Technology option off.
- Restart Windows.
Uninstall the VMware Tools
- Remember, to uninstall the tools, you’ll need to open the VMware Workstation app, right-click on the VMware Tools icon, and select Remove.
- Next, restart the app.
- Next, try to re-install the VMware Tools.
- Run a CPU Usage Scan
Disable the USB Device Support
- Open VMware Workstation and go to the Settings panel.
- Choose the Devices tab, find the USB Controller, and select Disable.
- Press OK to save changes.
- Disable the USB Network Adapter
Open the VMware Workstation again and go to the Settings panel. - Choose the Devices tab, find the USB Network Adapter, and select Disable.
- Press OK to save changes.
- Disable the Guest Additions
Open the VMware Workstation again and go to the Settings panel. - Choose the Devices tab, find the Guest Additions, and select Disable.
- Press OK to save changes.
Tune RAM
- Some users think that there’s a RAM usage issue in VMware Workstation 9, but RAM tuning may actually be a cause of CPU problems.
To tune RAM in VMware Workstation 9, open VMware Workstation 9.
- Click Tools and select Options.
- Select the Hardware tab.
- Click the Memory button.
- Select the Memory tab.
- Then select the More Options button.
- Select the Advanced tab.
- Select the Memory Defragmenter option.
- Select the Defragment Memory option.
- Click the Defragment Now button.
Tune CPU
- Open the VMware Workstation console.
- Press the F9 key.
- Choose Advanced on the CPU tab.
- Enable Overclock option and adjust the CPU clock frequency.
- Press Enter to save changes.
- Disable CPU Hotplug
Open the VMware Workstation console. - Press the F9 key.
- Choose Advanced on the CPU tab.
- Disable Overclock option.
- Press Enter to save changes.
- Disable CPU Power Management
Open Device Manager on your device. - Expand the System Devices section.
- Right-click on CPU and select Properties.
- Go to the Power Management tab.
- Check the Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power option and uncheck Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power option.
