Software updates settings control when Workstation Pro downloads software updates to the host system and whether it uses a proxy server to connect to the VMware Update Server.
Setting |
Description |
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Check for product updates on startup |
Check for new versions of the application and installed components when you start Workstation Pro. 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 Pro 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. |
Automatically update VMware Tools on virtual machine |
Install the latest version of VMware Tools when you power on a virtual machine or shut down the guest operating system. You can override this setting for specific virtual machines. |