First I noticed that after updating VMware tools on a windows 8 VM, it appeared a protected folder inside \AppData\Local\Temp folder and inside this protected folder a file called dfixapi.dll.
Every time I use my VM a new protected folder with an additional copy of the dll file appears and there is no way to delete it.
After Workstation 12.5.5 the same protected folder and file appears also on the host (windows 10 pro) and not only at the VM level.
I have tried to install a new host (windows 10.pro) from scratch. I have installed windows, updated it and installed office and no problem showed up. As soon as I install VMware, the problem shows up.
Any explanation why this difxapi.dll file is being created by the VMware workstation?
Is this normal? Is this a virus or malware? if so, any solution?
thanks, Robert Lobel