The Workstation Pro installation software is in the file that you downloaded and the license key is sent to you in email.

The installation files for both host platforms are included in the packaged distribution. You can use the license key on both the Windows and Linux versions of Workstation Pro. You need one license for each host system.

If you do not enter the Workstation Pro license key during installation, you can specify the license key later, in Workstation Pro, select Help > Enter License Key and enter the license key on the Workstation Activation dialog box. You can also purchase a license key and view the status of an evaluation license from the Workstation Activation dialog box.

See the VMware Web site for information on obtaining an evaluation license.

Note:

If you have an invalid license, Workstation Pro prompts you to enter a license key each time you attempt to power on a virtual machine.

Once you have installed Workstation Pro, you can find your license key in the About VMware Workstation Pro window. Click Help > About VMware Workstation Pro.

  • If you have an individual license for Workstation Pro, the key is displayed in the License Information section under Type. It is labeled Individual and followed by your license key.

  • If you have a version of Workstation Pro licensed for multiple users, the Type field displays Volume and your license key is not displayed.

  • If you did not enter a license for Workstation Pro, the Type field displays Not applicable and a license key is not displayed.

  • If you have an evaluation license key for Workstation Pro, the Type field displays Not applicable. The date the evaluation license key expires is also displayed.