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Upgrading on a Windows Host Upgrading on a Windows Host
  • You may upgrade from Workstation 4 to version 5 using the VMware Workstation 5 upgrade product.
  • To upgrade from version 3 to version 5, you must have the full VMware Workstation 5 product.
  • Upgrading from Version 4 or a Prerelease Version 5
    The Upgrade Process
    Upgrading from Workstation version4—or an earlier release of version 5—is a three step process.
    1. Launch the version 5 installer from your download directory or CDROM.
    2. Reboot your computer if you are prompted to do so.
    3. Allow the installer to complete the installation.
    Upgrading from Version 3 to Version 5
    In most cases, upgrading from version 3 is a four-step process.
    1. Uninstall the version now installed on your computer. For details, see Removing Version 3.
    Note: The uninstaller may offer to remove licenses from your registry. Do not remove the licenses!
    2. Reboot your computer.
    3. Install version 5.
    Note: When you are upgrading with an upgrade serial number, the installer checks for the presence of a version 4 license on the computer. If it finds no version 4 license, it prompts you to enter your version 4 serial number.
    4. Reboot your computer.
    Removing Version 3
    To uninstall version 3, use the VMware Workstation uninstaller.
    1. Launch the uninstaller.
    Start > Programs > VMware > VMware Workstation Uninstallation
    2. Click Yes.
    3. Follow the on-screen instructions. You need to keep your existing license in the Windows registry.
    After you reboot, follow the instructions in Installing VMware Workstation 5 on a Windows Host.


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