Program Compatibility Assistant là gì?
Program Compatibility Assistant hiểu nôm na là một chương trình của windows, nó có nhiệm vụ dò tìm các vấn đề tương thích trong chương trình cũ, Program Compatibility Assistant sẽ ngăn chặn các chương trình chạy nếu các vẫn đề đó nghiêm trọng.
Hướng dẫn tắt thông báo lỗi cài đặt Program Compatibility Assistant:
Thời gian gần đây, mình nhận được một số câu hỏi từ các chủ phòng Game Net sử dụng phần mềm CSM, sau khi cài đặt windows mới và cài đặt phần mềm thường nhận được thông báo này. Tuy nhiên, có một số bạn Technicial Supports Online của CSM phán đoán đây là lỗi do virus và yêu cầu chủ phòng Game Net cài đặt lại windows. Dưới đây, xin đưa ra cách để xử lý con “virus” của một số bạn Technicial Supports Online này như sau:
Trong trường hợp bạn nhận được một cửa số thông báo có nội dung “This program might not have installed correctly” [Chương trình này có thể không được cài đặt đúng] khi cài đặt ứng dụng cũ trong Windows, mặc dù sau khi tắt cửa sổ thông báo thì chương trình vẫn hoạt động bình thường hay quá trình cài đặt chương trình vẫn tiến hành thành công. Cách xử lý như sau:
Đầu tiên: bạn vào menu Start > Search hoặc Start > Run [Phím cửa sổ + R], gõ services.msc và nhấn Enter. Cửa sổ Services sẽ hiện ra.
Tiếp theo, bạn tìm đến dòng dịch vụ có tên Program Compatibility Assistant Service [PCA] và bấm đúp chuột [double mouse] vào dịch vụ này. Cửa sổ Properties sẽ hiện ra.
Ở cửa sổ Properties bạn chọn thẻ General, đưa chuột tới khung Startup type rồi nhấn mũi tên và chọn Disable [mặc định là Automatic].
Tiếp theo, bạn dừng dịch vụ này lại bằng cách nhấn Stop. Cuối cùng bạn nhấn OK để xác nhận.
Vậy là xong, bạn hãy khởi động lại máy tính và hưởng thụ thành quả của mình.
Nội dung chia sẻ để phục vụ công việc, hướng dẫn đồng nghiệp và đối tác. Nếu bạn thấy nó không còn phù hợp [đã lỗi thời], hãy dành chút thời gian gửi thông tin cho tôi để tôi cập nhật lại. Xin cảm ơn!
One of the most recent issues that users experience on Windows 10 version 1903, or May 2019 Update, concerns VMWare Workstation Pro, which apparently can no longer launch if an older version is installed.
Certainly, this sounds concerning, especially for enterprises using this software on a regular basis, but according to reports, it may all come down to VMWare Workstation Pro itself being removed from the Windows Application Compatibility database.
Let’s see what’s happening here.
First and foremost, the issue first made the rounds earlier this month, apparently after installing the latest cumulative updates. Judging from posts on the official VMWare forums, there are four different cumulative updates for Windows 10 version 1903 that might be triggering this behavior:
October 24, 2019—KB4522355 [OS Build 18362.449] October 8, 2019—KB4517389 [OS Build 18362.418] October 3, 2019—KB4524147 [OS Build 18362.388] September 26, 2019—KB4517211 [OS Build 18362.387]
Once one of these cumulative updates is installed on Windows 10 devices, trying to run VMWare Workstation Pro fails with the following error generated by the Compatibility Assistant:
` VMware Workstation Pro can’t run on Windows. Check for an updated version of this app that runs on Windows. `According to user reports on the VMware forums, the issue affects all versions of VMWare Workstation Pro prior to 15.1. In its turn, VMWare Workstation Pro 15.1 was released earlier this year with Windows 10 19H1 [version 1903] support, although at that point, nobody expected earlier versions to be blocked on Windows 10.
As per AskWoody, Microsoft has recently removed VMWare from the Windows Application Compatibility database, which means that the app can’t run because it’s not considered a compatible product. While Microsoft hasn’t provided any details on this problem, and I’ve reached out to the company to ask for more information in an attempt to determine why exactly VMWare Workstation Pro is blocked on Windows 10 version 1903. I’ll update the article when an answer is offered, but in the meantime, you can use the ridiculously-easy workaround detailed above to get the software up and running.
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VMware Workstation Pro Can’t Run on Windows
I have discovered that my installation of three updates on Saturday has caused the failure of VMware Workstation Pro 14.1.7 to start. On Sunday, when I attempted to run VMware Workstation, it produced a Notification that said “VMware Workstation Pro can’t run on Windows”. — answers.microsoft.com
Some people report that they have encountered “VMware Workstation Pro can’t run on Windows” error.
Have you also encountered this problem? Why does this problem happen to you? Actually, this problem may occur if you have installed one of the following updates:
- October 24, 2019—KB4522355 [OS Build 18362.449]
- October 8, 2019—KB4517389 [OS Build 18362.418]
- October 3, 2019—KB4524147 [OS Build 18362.388]
- September 26, 2019—KB4517211 [OS Build 18362.387]
Once one of these cumulative updates is installed on Windows 10 devices, Compatibility Assistant will generate “VMware Workstation Pro can’t run on Windows” error when you try to run VMWare Workstation Pro.
As per AskWoody, Microsoft has recently removed VMWare from the Windows Application Compatibility database, which means that the app can’t run because it’s not considered a compatible product. But this problem only happens to all versions of VMWare Workstation Pro prior to 15.1.
How to Fix “VMware Workstation Pro Can’t Run on Windows” Error
To solve this problem, the easiest way is to buy the latest release of VMware Workstation Pro. But this isn’t necessarily the thing that everyone wants to do, especially given its rather high price.
Are there methods that can solve this error without fees? Yes, there are. In this part, I will introduce you 4 ways.
Way 1: Rename VMware
Some users report that renaming VMware can solve this problem. You can try this method first. Here is the tutorial.
- Right-click VMware desktop shortcut and choose Open file location.
- Find vmware.exe and rename it to something else.
Way 2: Uninstall Windows Updates
The second way is to uninstall windows updates and block them from reinstalling. To uninstall these updates, please follow the steps below:
- Press “Windows + R” keys, enter “control” in the dialog box, and then press Enter to open Control Panel.
- Make the Control Panel in the view of icons and then click Programs and Features.
- In the new window, right-click those Windows updates and click Uninstall to remove them.
- After removing these updates, reboot the computer to see whether the problem is solved.
If you want to block them from reinstalling, please refer to the following post:
Way 3: Use Registry Editor
Some people think they can solve this problem by changing Windows Compatibility Assitant in Registry Editor. Here is the guide:
- Open Registry Editor [regedit.exe] and navigate to ComputerHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindows NTCurrentVersionAppCompatFlags.
- Create the following DWORDtype key:
- Value: {3d9912c3-cb54-4f34-ab71-1d429553bf96}.
- Data: 77[Decimal].
Way 4: Use Windows ADK
Some users report that they have solved this problem with Windows ADK [Assessment and Deployment Kit]. Here is the tutorial:
- Download and install the Windows ADK [please choose the correct version]. Please run adksetup as administrator, and be sure ‘Application Compability Tools‘ is selected and upgrade.
- Search Compatibility Administrator Utility and run it as administrator.
- Click Applicationsunder Sytem Database[xx-bit].
- Scroll down to find VMware Workstation Pro and highlight it.
- Right-click exe and click Disable Entry. Do so to vmware.exe again.
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