VMware Workstation Player
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VMware Workstation Player, formerly VMware Player, is a discontinued virtualization software package for x64 computers running Microsoft Windows or Linux, supplied free of charge by VMware, Inc.[3] VMware Player could run existing virtual appliances and create its own virtual machines (which require that an operating system be installed to be functional). It used the same virtualization core as VMware Workstation, a similar program with more features, which was not free of charge until 2024.[4] VMware Player was available for personal non-commercial use,[5] or for distribution or other use by written agreement.[6] VMware, Inc. does not formally support Player, but there is an active community website for discussing and resolving issues,[7] as well as a knowledge base.[8]
Developer(s) | VMware |
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Initial release | December 12, 2005 |
Final release | |
Written in | C, C++ |
Operating system | Windows, Linux |
Platform | x86-64 only |
Type | Hypervisor |
License | Freemium[2] |
Website | www |
The free VMware Player was distinct from VMware Workstation until Player v7, Workstation v11. In 2015 the two packages were combined as VMware Workstation 12, with a free for non-commercial use Player version which, on purchase of a license code, either became the higher-specification VMware Workstation Pro,[9][10] or allowed commercial use of Player.
VMware Workstation Player was discontinued in May 2024 as a result of VMware Workstation Pro becoming free for personal use. The final release will still be supported until its EOL date.[4]