Fusion has a built-in software updater that checks for updates to Fusion and VMware Tools and downloads and installs the updates.
When the Automatically check for updates check box is selected in , Fusion checks for updates each time it starts. If Fusion detects a new version, it displays the Software Update window. The Software Update window has the following options.
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Skip This Version
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Select this option if you do not want to upgrade to the version described. Fusion ignores this version in any later Autoupdate checks. If you change your mind later, you can select to have Fusion display the Software Update window again.
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Remind Me Later
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Fusion closes the Software Update window. The next time Fusion starts, the Software Update window appears.
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Download and Install
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Fusion downloads the update files to your Mac and installs the updates.
Prerequisites
Verify that the Automatically check for updates check box is selected in .
Although Fusion can shut down your running virtual machines as part of this procedure, VMware recommends that you manually shut down or suspend your virtual machines before you begin.
