How to Fix Cursor Free VIP Machine‑ID Reset File‑Not‑Found Error on Windows
This guide explains why resetting the machine ID in Cursor Free VIP fails with a missing file error, shows how the default installation path change causes the issue, and provides step‑by‑step methods to reinstall, copy resources, adjust configuration paths, and verify the fix.
Problem Overview
When using Cursor Free VIP to reset the machine ID, Windows shows a file not found error for
C:\Users\11437\AppData\Local\Programs\Cursor\resources\app\out\vs\workbench\workbench.desktop.main.js. The cause is that newer versions of Cursor install to C:\Program Files\cursor by default, while Cursor Free VIP expects the older path C:\Users\11437\AppData\Local\Programs\Cursor.
Solution Options
Uninstall Cursor and reinstall it to the path expected by Cursor Free VIP (e.g., C:\Users\11437\AppData\Local\Programs\Cursor).
Copy the entire resources folder from the actual Cursor installation directory to the expected directory.
Change the default Cursor installation root configured in Cursor Free VIP.
1. Locate the Cursor Installation Directory
The current installation path can be seen in the toolbar:
C:\Program Files\cursorAI Software Product Manager
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