Download, Fix, and Update Tools-key.pub

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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Microsoft Publisher Document files, such as tools-key.pub, are considered a type of Page Layout (Microsoft Publisher Document) file. They are associated with the PUB file extension, developed by VMware for VMware Workstation 12.5.5.

tools-key.pub was initially released with VMware Workstation 12.5.5 on 04/04/2017 for the Windows 10 Operating System. This is the most recent release date from VMware, according to our records.

Please continue reading to find your correct tools-key.pub file version download (free), detailed file information, and PUB file troubleshooting instructions.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: tools-key.pub
File Extension: PUB file extension
File Type: Page Layout
Description: Microsoft Publisher Document
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Program: VMware Workstation 12.5.5
Developer: VMware
Software: VMware Workstation
Software Version: 12.5.5
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 451
Oldest File Date: 01/02/2020
Latest File Date: 01/02/2020


What are tools-key.pub Error Messages?


General tools-key.pub Runtime Errors

tools-key.pub file errors often occur during the startup phase of VMware Workstation, but can also occur while the program is running. These types PUB errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while VMware Workstation is running. Here are some of the most common tools-key.pub runtime errors:

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\tools-key.pub

This application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual way.
Please contact the application's support team for more information.


Most PUB errors are due to missing or corrupt files. Your tools-key.pub file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with VMware Workstation), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, tools-key.pub file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading VMware Workstation, system crash while loading or saving tools-key.pub, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or malware infection. Thus, it’s critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.



How to Fix tools-key.pub Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your tools-key.pub issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.


Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click System Restore.
  4. Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
  5. Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
  6. Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the tools-key.pub error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed VMware Workstation (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling VMware Workstation software.

You can uninstall VMware Workstation software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
  4. Find the entry for VMware Workstation 12.5.5 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall VMware Workstation software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

VMware Workstation 12.5.5

VMware

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many tools-key.pub error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
  4. If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
  5. After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the tools-key.pub error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.



If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your tools-key.pub File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate tools-key.pub file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free tools-key.pub files for every applicable version of VMware Workstation. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

  1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download tools-key.pub Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate VMware Workstation folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\
  4. Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.


GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve tools-key.pub problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.



Download tools-key.pub Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying tools-key.pub to your appropriate Windows system directory. VMware typically does not release VMware Workstation PUB files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing tools-key.pub and all other PUB files for VMware Workstation. An incorrectly installed PUB file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

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File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
tools-key.pub Microsoft Publisher Document VMware Workstation 12.5.5 451 C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\

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