Can't uninstall VMware player 5.0 from computer with Hyper-V

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ACCEPTED ANSWER

Modify the file

C:\ProgramData\VMware\VMware Player\Uninstaller\bootstrap.lua

C:\ProgramData\VMware\VMware Workstation\Uninstaller\bootstrap.lua

using a text editor and comment out line

CheckForMSHyperV()

with two dashes, so it will become

--CheckForMSHyperV()

Then save the file and rerun the uninstall and it will succeed.

The easy way to do this simply turn off Hyper-V, and then restart, uninstall VMware, re-add Hyper-V.

If you feel like going hunting in the registry there is probably another way, but this way is easier and safer.