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Upgrade VMware Fusion from a Download on page 9
If you have an earlier version of VMware Fusion, you can upgrade to the current version by manually
downloading the VMware Fusion disk image from the VMware Web site.
Upgrade VMware Fusion with Autoupdate
VMware Fusion has a built-in software updater that checks for updates to VMware Fusion and VMware
Tools and downloads and installs them for you.
When Automatically check for updates is enabled in Preferences, VMware Fusion checks for updates each
time you start it. If VMware Fusion detects a new version, it displays the Software Update window, which
has three options.
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Skip This Version. Select this if you do not want to upgrade to the version described. VMware Fusion
ignores this version in any later Autoupdate checks. However, if you change your mind you can select
VMware Fusion > Check for Updates to have VMware Fusion display the Software Update window
again.
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Remind Me Later. If you select this, VMware Fusion closes the window. The next time you start up
VMware Fusion the Software Update window appears.
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Download and Install. See the procedure.
Prerequisites
In the General pane of VMware Fusion Preferences, Automatically check for updates must be selected.
VMware Fusion can shut down your running virtual machines as part of this procedure. However, it is a
good idea for you to shut down or suspend them manually before you start.
Procedure
1 Click Download and Install.
VMware Fusion downloads the update files to your Mac.
2 At the Ready to install update prompt, shut down all your running virtual machines if you have not
done so already and click Install and Restart.
VMware Fusion displays a progress bar during the installation, and restarts when the installation is
complete.
Upgrade VMware Fusion from DVD or USB Key
If you have an earlier version of VMware Fusion, you can upgrade by using the DVD in the software
packaging for the current version.
If you are upgrading VMware Fusion, you must uninstall the version that is installed on your Mac.
Installing, upgrading, and uninstalling of VMware Fusion does not modify existing virtual machines.
Prerequisites
Verify that all of your virtual machines are shut down and that VMware Fusion is not running.
Procedure
1 Drag the previous version of VMware Fusion to the trash.
VMware Fusion is located in the Applications folder on your Mac.
2 Insert the VMware Fusion DVD or USB key.
3 Drag the VMware Fusion icon onto the Applications folder icon.
Getting Started with VMware Fusion
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