com.vmware.launchd.tools
com.vmware.launchd.tools is a background system daemon (launchDaemon) bundled with VMware's virtualization software for macOS. It provides system-level support services for VMware Fusion or VMware Tools, enabling core functionality like network bridging, device passthrough, shared folders, and communication between the host macOS system and guest virtual machines. This daemon is not a standalone application but a critical helper process that runs automatically to support the parent VMware product.
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1 suggestionThis is a system helper that ships as part of VMware Fusion or VMware Tools — it is not separately updatable. To ensure you have the native Apple Silicon version, update VMware Fusion itself to the latest release from VMware's download page or through the built-in VMware updater. If you are running an older Intel-only build of VMware Fusion, launching the app and checking Help → Check for Updates will pull the native Apple Silicon build (if available for your license tier). Alternatively, visit VMware's official download site and reinstall the latest Fusion package — the installer will include the current native daemon. Do not attempt to manually edit or replace launchDaemon files directly.
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