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VMware Workstation Player 12.5.1

VMware Player

VMware Player is the easiest way to run multiple operating systems at the same time on your computer.

With its user-friendly interface, VMware Player makes it effortless for anyone to try out Windows 7, Chrome OS or the latest Linux releases, or to create virtual "sandboxes" to test pre-release software in. VMware Player can also be used to run a virtual copy of an old PC so that you can recycle the old machines you have under your desk or stored in the closet.

  • Run multiple operating systems simultaneously on a single computer
  • Experience the benefits of preconfigured products without any installation or configuration hassles
  • Share data between host computer and virtual machine
  • Run 32- and 64-bit virtual machines
  • Use 3rd-party pre-configured virtual machines and images
  • Share data between the host computer and virtual machine
  • Broad host and guest operating system support
  • Support for USB 2.0 devices
  • Gain easy access to virtual machines via an intuitive home page interface

Resolved Issues in VMware Workstation Player 12.5.1:

  • VMware VIX API files installed to the incorrect location. When you install the VMware VIX API files, some files install to C:\, even when you select the default install path of C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware VIX.
  • vmrun commands fail on RHEL 6.8 and CentOS 6.8 hosts. Trying to execute vmrun commands on a RHEL 6.8 or CentOS 6.8 host machine, results in errors.
  • Some driver files are not deleted after uninstalling VMware Workstation Player from a Windows host operating system. After VMware Workstation Player is uninstalled, the following driver-related files remain on the Windows host operating system: In C:\Program Files\Common Files\VMware\Drivers\vmci\device: vmciver.dll

Download: VMware Workstation Player 12.5.1 | 74.7 MB (Free for personal use)
View: VMware Player Website | Release Notes

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