VMware Workstation 12.0.1 Player is now available

A new update version 12.0.1 Build 3160714 of VMware Workstation Player is now available. This update is mainly focused on minor bug fixes, with an important update for users deploying Windows Server 2016 using Easy Install. The release also resolves an issue with debug mode enabled on hosts with Intel Skylake processors.

VMware Workstation 12 Player
VMware Workstation Player (formerly known as VMware Player Pro) is a streamlined desktop virtualization application that runs one or more operating systems on the same computer without rebooting. VMware Workstation Player provides a simple user interface, unmatched operating system support, and portability.

VMware Workstation Player is a streamlined offering of VMware Workstation Pro that is ready for Windows 10, offers enhanced 3-D graphics support and improved virtual machine performance. With its intuitive interface and easy setup, VMware Workstation 12 Player is another option for IT professionals to deliver a corporate virtual desktop to employees, contractors or customers.

Key new features in Workstation 12 Player include:

Enhanced Operating System Compatibility:
VMware 12 Player will run on the latest release of Windows including Windows 10 and will support prevalent operating systems like Windows XP and Windows 7 in a virtual environment so users can continue to run legacy applications as long as they need.

Greater Hardware Compatibility:
VMware 12 Player will be optimized to run on today’s modern hardware including the latest PC laptops and high-resolution tablets including 4K displays.

Updated VMware Compatibility:
VMware Workstation 12 Player will be able to run restricted virtual machines created by VMware Workstation 12 Pro or VMware Fusion 8 Pro. Restricted virtual machines secure corporate desktops with encryption, runtime password protection, USB access restriction, isolation between the host and guest OS, and time limitation.

More information about VMware Workstation 12 Player available here.

Download VMware Workstation 12.0.1 Player
VMware Workstation 12.0.1 Player is a maintenance release that is a free update for all VMware Workstation 12.0 Player customers. The link in this section correspond to files available for this download. Download the files appropriate for you: Download VMware Workstation 12.0.1 Player

VMware WorkStation 12.0.1 Pro also available.

Note: VMware Workstation 12.x Player require 64 bit processor and 64 bit host operating systems for advanced computing and enhanced performance. While 32 bit operating systems are supported inside virtual machines.

What's new in VMware Workstation 12.0.1 Player?
VMware Workstation 12.0.1 Player is a maintenance release that resolves some known issues. It is a free upgrade for all VMware Workstation 12 Player users.

Resolved Issues
The following issues were resolved in VMware Workstation 12.0.1 Player.

• After installing VMware Tools version 10.0.0 on a FreeBSD 10.x virtual machine, the guest might not shut down properly when performed from the VMware Workstation Pro interface.
• Virtual machines fail to start on a host with an Intel Skylake processor.

References:
VMware Workstation 12.0.1 Player Release Notes
VMware Workstation Player Documentation
VMware Workstation Zealot