Download and license VMware Desktop Hypervisor (Fusion Pro and Workstation Pro)
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Issue/Introduction
On Nov 11, 2024, Broadcom announced that VMware Desktop Hypervisor (VMware Fusion Pro & VMware Workstation Pro) is available free for Commercial, Educational, and Personal users. For details on this and subscription options, refer to the following blog post.
Note: No license key is required for the free version. When installing either application, you will be asked for a License Key and there will be an option to select for Personal Use.
Below is information on how to download VMware Fusion Pro / Workstation Pro.
Environment
- VMware Fusion Pro 13.5.2
- VMware Workstation Pro 17.5.2
The Free Version for both Personal and Commercial Use is only available from versions 'Workstation Pro 17.5.2' and 'Fusion 13.5.2' and above
Resolution
The following table provides links to the download locations of VMware Fusion Pro and VMware Workstation Pro.
NOTE: In order to access the following locations, you will need to either register or login with your existing Broadcom Support Portal account. For information on registering for a basic account, refer to KB article: Register for an account on the Broadcom Support Portal and Communities
| Product | Download Link |
| VMware Fusion Pro | Click Here |
| VMware Workstation Pro | Click Here |
Licensing Information: No license key is required for the free version. When installing either application, you will be asked for a License Key and there will be an option to select FINISH (For free version).
Additional Information
Users will receive
- “Not Entitled” error message when downloading anything lower than 'Workstation Pro 17.5.2' and 'Fusion 13.5.2' if they do not have a valid license.
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