Software updates settings control when Workstation Player downloads software updates to the host system and whether it uses a proxy server to connect to the VMware Update Server.

To configure software updates settings, select Player > File > Preferences.

Table 1. Software Update Preference Settings
Setting Description
Check for product updates on startup Check for new versions of the application and installed components when you start Workstation Player. This setting is selected by default.
Check for new software components as needed Check for a new version of a component when a component, such as VMware Tools, is required. When this setting is selected, Workstation Player verifies if a new version is available to download and install.
Download All Components Now Manually download all of the available software components to the host system. Click this button if you are planning to use a virtual machine at a later time when you do not have access to the Internet.
Connection Settings Click this button to configure a proxy server to connect to the VMware Update Server.