Virtual Machine Error

I have not played in a long time, but decided I wanted to start up again however after download and install I get this error when trying to start Crossfire.

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I am in no way trying to run crossfire in a virtual machine and have tried to:
-re-install
-run as admin
-run in compatibility mode
-search for solutions in forums

None of which have worked. I do have VMware installed, but that is for work and will not be uninstalled for any reason any time soon.

Solution?

PS - Running Windows 7