VMware Player 6.0.1 maintenance update was recently released to fix some known issues. This release is free for all users who have the software installed. If you’re currently running VMware Player 6.0, it’s recommended to upgrade to resolve the following issues.
For users running 6.0, if you go to File –> Preferences and click on ‘Download All Components Now’, you’ll see that it doesn’t work. This maintenance release fixes that.
If you’re running VMware Player on Windows and it freezes up because another program is frozen, this maintenance release also resolves that program. The reason this happens is VMware Player attempts to communicate with the frozen application and gets stuck waiting for the frozen app to respond.
Another issue that has been reported is VMware Player hangs while powering off. This issue was also fixed with this release. This release also enables VMware Player to correctly identify Windows RTM builds and Server 2012 R2 when performance Easy Install.
If you wish to upgrade to take advantage of the above fixes, from Windows machines, go to Tools –> Check of Updates. VMware Player will automatically check for update and prompts you to install it.
Upgrading in Windows is easy. If you’re running a Linux machine, including Ubuntu, you’ll have to re-install the entire new release. To do that in Ubuntu, run the commands below to install the below packages.
sudo apt-get install build-essential linux-headers-`uname -r`
Next, go to VMware Player’s download page and download the latest version. Most Linux systems will download it in the ~/Downloads folder. Browse there and run the commands below to make the file executable.
chmod +x VMware-Player*
Finally, run the commands below to begin the installation.
sudo ./VMware-Player-6*
That’s it! Hope you upgrade to the latest.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I upgrade VMware Player to version 6.0.1?
To upgrade VMware Player to version 6.0.1, go to Tools -> Check for Updates on Windows machines. For Linux machines like Ubuntu, you'll need to re-install the new release by following specific commands.
What issues does VMware Player 6.0.1 resolve?
VMware Player 6.0.1 resolves issues such as freezing up when another program is frozen, hanging while powering off, and correctly identifying Windows RTM builds and Server 2012 R2 during performance Easy Install.
How can I fix the 'Download All Components Now' issue in VMware Player 6.0?
To fix the 'Download All Components Now' issue in VMware Player 6.0, upgrade to version 6.0.1 as the maintenance release addresses this problem.
What should I do if VMware Player hangs while powering off?
If VMware Player hangs while powering off, ensure you have updated to version 6.0.1, as this release fixes the issue of VMware Player hanging during power off.
How can I upgrade VMware Player on a Linux machine like Ubuntu?
To upgrade VMware Player on a Linux machine like Ubuntu, re-install the new release by following specific commands, including installing necessary packages and making the file executable.
How does VMware Player 6.0.1 help in identifying Windows RTM builds?
VMware Player 6.0.1 enables correct identification of Windows RTM builds during performance Easy Install, ensuring compatibility and smooth functioning.
What steps should I take if VMware Player freezes due to a frozen application?
If VMware Player freezes due to a frozen application, consider updating to version 6.0.1, which resolves the issue of VMware Player getting stuck while trying to communicate with frozen apps.
How do I make sure VMware Player prompts me to install the update?
To ensure VMware Player prompts you to install the update, go to File -> Preferences and click on 'Download All Components Now' after upgrading to version 6.0.1.