Follow These Steps
(This fix is for Windows 7)
Make sure you are logged on as the administrator.
Click the start button and type run.
Click run and type services.msc
Press Enter
Find ‘VMWare Authorization Service‘ in the alphabetized list.
Double-Click the service.
Next to where it says, “Startup” in the dialogue box, click the drop down arrow to the left.
Click automatic
You will need to reboot your computer for the changes to take effect.
I hope this helps eliminate some frustration.
