Upgrade VMware Workstation Version 2.0.x To Version 3.x

Support knowledgebase (swgkern_vmware-upgrade)
Applies to

SuSE Linux: Versions since 7.0
VMware: Version Workstation 3.x

Symptom

The license is no longer valid after upgrading from VMware Workstation 2.0.x to VMware Workstation 3.x.

Cause

Obviously, the "licence key" of VMware 2.0.x does not work for a VMware 3.x, since this is a wholly new version.

Solution

Vmware 3.x you needs its own "serial number", which must be introduced only once when starting VMware 3.x for the first time. This applies to full as well as to upgrade versions. The serial number can be found on the CD box of the purchased Workstation 3.x. If you want to activate a VMware 3.x demo version, you have to register at VMware and apply for a licence. If you already have a VMware 2.0.x full version and you want to upgrade it to VMware 3.x, you are of course entitled to a more economical "upgrade licence".

A FAQ on VMware Workstation 3.x upgrade can be found at:

Installation instructions on upgrading to VMware Workstation 3.x are available at:

Both VMware Workstation 3.x full and upgrade version are of course available from SuSE:

At the manufacturer's web site you can find numerous online references to the VMware support:


Keywords: VMWARE, UPGRADE, WORKSTATION

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