Vmwp.exe: What It Is & How to Stop It

Vmwp.exe is a executable file related to Hyper-V

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Updated onOctober 8, 2024

updated onOctober 8, 2024

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The Vmwp.exe is an executable file that is related to theHyper-V in a Windows PC. It is an official Microsoft file that is required for the smooth functioning of Hyper-V.

If you get errors likeHyper-V failed to change state, you might want to stop the Vmwp.exe process. Doing so isn’t that straightforward because it can block the GUI of the virtual machine.

Today, we’ll explain how to safely stop the Vmwp.exe process.

How can I disable Vmwp.exe on my PC?

1. Disable the Hyper-V Windows feature

2. Disable Hyper-V using PowerShell

3. Disable Hyper-V using BCDEDIT

4. Disable the Vmwp.exe process

When you end the Vmwp.exe process, it will disable Hyper-V till the next time you restart your PC. This is a safe way to disable the Vmwp.exe process on your PC.

5. Disable using Process Explorer

Using Process Explorer, you can easily kill the Vmwp.exe process for the problematic Virtual Machine by following the above steps.

That is it from us in this guide. If you are coming acrossHyper-V Error applying hard drive changes, then you should refer to our guide that will help you resolve the problem quickly.

We also have a quick guide that gives you 3 effective ways todisable Hyper-V on your Windows 11computer.

Feel free to let us know in the comments below if this guide helped you understand details about Vmwp.exe.

Vmwp.exe: What It Is & How to Stop It#

How can I disable Vmwp.exe on my PC?#

1. Disable the Hyper-V Windows feature#

2. Disable Hyper-V using PowerShell#

3. Disable Hyper-V using BCDEDIT#

4. Disable the Vmwp.exe process#

5. Disable using Process Explorer#