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How to license VMware Workstation 7

We have just embedded a video in our KB article: Licensing VMware Workstation 7.x

The video shows you how to license your VMware Workstation 7 software as well as how to install (or re-install) VMware Tools in your virtual machine. The KB article is worth visiting because it includes valuable links for:

  • Purchasing a new Workstation 7.x license
  • Upgrading your existing Workstation 5/6 license to Workstation 7
  • Evaluating Workstation 7.x
How to license VMware Workstation 7

Notes:

  • For related information, see VMware Workstation FAQs and System Requirements.
  • Log in to the License Portal to view your Workstation 7.x licenses.
  • VMware Workstation 6.5.4 is a maintenance release for VMware Workstation 6.x and is a free upgrade for Workstation 6.x It accepts 20-character license keys from Workstation 6.5.x and 25-character license keys from Workstation 7.x.  For more information, see VMware Workstation 6.5.4 Release Notes.  To download Workstation 6.5.4, click here.
  • You can download pre-configured trial virtual machines from the Virtual Appliances catalog section.
  • Before purchasing the product, ensure to use the evaluation license offered by VMware. Once purchased, you cannot get a refund for non-defective software and related disks and manuals.