VMware Workstation 12.1.0 Pro is now available

A new update version 12.1.0 Build 3272444 of VMware Workstation Pro is now available. This update is a maintenance release that mainly focused on bug fixes.

VMware Workstation 12 Pro
VMware Workstation Pro enables technical professionals to develop, test, demonstrate, and deploy software by running multiple x86-based Windows, Linux, and other operating systems simultaneously on the same PC.

You can replicate server, desktop, and tablet environments in a virtual machine and allocate multiple processor cores, gigabytes of main memory and graphics memory to each virtual machine, whether the VM resides on a personal PC or on a private enterprise cloud.

With support for the brand new release of Windows 10 and the latest Linux distribution, VMware Workstation 12 Pro transforms the way technical professionals develop, test, demonstrate and deploy software by running multiple x86-based operating systems simultaneously on the same PC.

Key new features in Workstation 12 Pro include:

Built for Windows 10 and More:
VMware Workstation 12 Pro enables IT professionals and developers to test and develop for Windows 10 with their existing Windows or Linux PC. Users can take advantage of the latest features in Windows 10 like Cortana, the personal digital assistant and the inking capabilities in the new Edge web browser, or begin building universal applications for Windows 10 devices.

Enhanced Graphics Engine:
With support for Microsoft DirectX 10 and OpenGL 3.3, VMware Workstation 12 Pro enables and expands the type of 3-D graphics applications that can run inside a virtual machine.

Improved Performance:
VMware Workstation 12 Pro offers performance improvements that enhance productivity and the user experience. With performance improvements of up to 3x when suspending or resuming encrypted virtual machines, up to 36 percent faster 3-D graphics, and improved echo and noise cancelation when using Skype and Lync VoIP calls within a VM - highly demanding applications can be faster and more efficient than ever before.

Ready for the Latest PCs and Tablets:
VMware Workstation 12 Pro has been optimized to support high resolution 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) displays for desktops and QHD+ (3,200×1,800) displays used in laptops and x86 tablets providing users with a crisp and detailed experience. Workstation 12 Pro also benefits from improvements in handling mixed environments between standard resolution PCs and 4K displays.

VMware vCloud® Air™ Incentive Program:
To help users get familiar with the benefits of cloud computing, VMware Workstation 12 Pro customers are eligible to receive $600 in vCloud Air service credit to use for up to 6 months - twice the standard VMware vCloud Air sign-up offer.

More information about VMware Workstation 12 Pro available here.

Download VMware Workstation 12.1.0 Pro
VMware Workstation 12.1.0 Pro is a maintenance release that is a free update for all VMware Workstation 12.0 Pro customers. The links in this section correspond to files available for this download. Download the files appropriate for you:

VMware WorkStation 12.1.0 Player also available.

Note: VMware Workstation 12.x Pro 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 12.1.0 Pro?
VMware Workstation 12.1.0 Pro is a maintenance release that resolves some known issues. It includes a large number of bug fixes, including the following:
  • Fixes an issues with the Easy Install process misinterpreting Windows 10 Version 1511 ISO images as Windows server 2012 R2 images
  • Fixed an issue with Microsoft Excel responding to input with a one-second delay
  • Resolved an issue resuming a virtual machine that was suspended with the vmware-kvm.exe command, causing the desktop of the virtual machine to freeze
  • Fixed a bug when you issue the vmrun command with the nogui option on VMware Workstation 12 Player, which is bundled with Workstation 12 Pro. The command no longer fails
  • Resolved an issue when on an OpenSuse 13.2 host, dragging a virtual machine to a folder in the virtual machine library fails
  • Fixed an issue when a USB Attached SCSI (UAS) device connected to a USB 3.0 port on a Windows 7 or later host might fail to successfully connect to the guest
  • Fixed an issue A newly added network adapter uses an unintended network device type, potentially preventing the use of the network device

References:
VMware Workstation 12 Pro Version 12.1 Release Notes
VMware Workstation Pro Documentation
VMware Workstation Zealot

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