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Licensing VMware Fusion (2014287)

Purpose

This article provides the steps to license VMware Fusion 3.x to the latest 5.x

Resolution

To license VMware Fusion:

  1. Launch VMware Fusion.
  2. Go to VMware Fusion > License....
  3. Enter the serial number.

    The VMware Fusion Activation Code is an alpha-numeric code. For VMware Fusion 3.x, 4.x and 5.x, this code is 25 digits. For example:

    AALYG-20HVE-WHQ13-67MUP-XVMF3

    Note: If you purchased a retail box, the license key can be found on a small white registration card inside the box. If you purchased an electronic software download (ESD) version, your license key can be found in your order confirmation email.

  4. Click OK.

Note: To receive the complimentary email support that is included with your license purchase, ensure that the license key has been registered. For more information, see Registering a license key in My VMware (2011177).

Additional Information

For related information, see:

For more information on how to evaluate VMware Fusion, see:
 
 
Notes:
  • You can view your Fusion license keys in My VMware. For more information, see Viewing license keys in My VMware (2006831).  

  • VMware Fusion 2.0.7 is a maintenance release for VMware Fusion 2 and is a free upgrade for VMware Fusion 1 and 2. It accepts 20-character license keys from Fusion 2.0.x and 25-character license keys from Fusion 3.x. If you have bought Fusion 3.x, but want to use Fusion 2.x in your production environment, you can use the 25-character license key of Fusion 3.x. The Fusion 2.0.7 licensing mechanism accepts and interprets the 25-character license key. For more information, see VMware Fusion 2 Release Notes.

    You can download VMware Fusion 2.0.7 from the Download Center.

  • You can download pre-configured trial virtual machines from the Virtual Appliances catalog section.

  • For more information on the End User License Agreement, VMware Fusion License Agreement.

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12/13/2012 - Added Fusion 5.x to Products

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