Unable to download VMware Workstation Pro

Products

• VMware Workstation Pro

Issue/Introduction

• Unable to download VMware Workstation
  
  
• An auto update to a newer version of VMware Workstation fails

Environment

VMware Workstation Pro

Cause

Product update notifications in VMware Workstation Pro, VMware Workstation Player, and VMware Fusion have been restored and should be working again. Moving forward, updates will need to be manually downloaded from the Broadcom Support Portal. 

Resolution

To download VMware Workstation Pro:

1. Login to the Broadcom Support Portal - https://support.broadcom.com
   
   
2. After successful login, access the VMware Workstation Pro downloads using the link, Download VMware Workstation Pro.
   
   or from My Dashboard select My Downloads, Free Software Downloads available HERE , VMware Workstation Pro.
   
   
3. Expand "VMware Workstation Pro <version> for <Operating System>"
   
   
4. Select the version you want to download under the release column.
   
   
5. Check and review "I agree to theTerms and Conditions ".
   Note: The Terms and Conditions must be reviewed to activate the download link.

For additional information on installation and upgrade refer:

• Installing Workstation Pro
• Upgrading Workstation Pro

Additional Information

Resources currently available to help users get the most out of VMware Fusion and Workstation.