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Using VMware Player
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Supported Host and Guest Operating
Systems for VMware Player
As newer Linux kernels and distributions are released, VMware modifies and tests its products for
stability and reliability on those host platforms. VMware makes every effort to add support for
new kernels and distributions in a timely manner. Until a kernel or distribution is added to the list
below, its use with VMware products is not supported. Look for newer prebuilt modules in the
download area of the VMware Web site. Go to www.vmware.com/download/.
For the most recent list of supported host operating systems, see the Guest Operating System
Installation Guide at http://pubs.vmware.com/guestnotes.
Supported Host Operating Systems
VMware Player is available for both Windows and Linux host operating systems.
Windows Host Operating Systems (32-Bit)
Workstation supports the following Windows 32-bit host operating systems.
• Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition, SP1
Windows Server 2003 Web Edition, SP1
Windows Server 2003 Small Business Edition, SP1
Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition, SP1
Windows Server 2003 R2
(Listed versions are also supported with no service pack.)
• Windows XP Home Edition, SP1, SP2
Windows XP Professional, SP1, SP2
(Listed versions are also supported with no service pack.)
• Windows 2000 Server SP3, SP4
Windows 2000 Professional, SP3, SP4
Windows 2000 Advanced Server, SP3, SP4
Windows Host Operating Systems (64-Bit)
• Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition SP1
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition R2
• Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher is required for the Windows online help system.