Fusion

I run a Windows VM on Fusion Player Version 13.6.3 (24585314).  I only use Windows for basically one software program that doesn't operate on a Mac.  It's the main program for my work, so I don't want to mess it up.  

I haven't yet upgraded my VM to Windows 11.  When I check my Fusion VM compatibility in PC Health at a glance, it says:  

This PC doesn't currently meet Windows 11 system requirements.

The two issues are:

This PC must support Secure Boot

TPM 2.0 must be supported and enabled on this PC.

I'm nervous about editing the BIOS to change these items.  I've looked at the two sites about how to enable TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot.

Is this something I should just dive into and do?  I'm not sure if these instructions will pertain to my virtual machine or are for an actual PC...or if there's any difference.

Should I download Fusion Pro first and see if it is compatible?   NOTE: I did download Pro 13.6.4, but when I try to install it, it just opens my existing VM; I'm stuck.       If so, how do I move the contents (files and programs) of my  VM from my Player version to the Pro version?

I used to have a support contract and would just call VMWare for help.  I hope someone here will be able to guide me on what to do.  Thanks in advance!!

Julie

I run a Windows VM on Fusion Player Version 13.6.3 (24585314).  I only use Windows for basically one software program that doesn't operate on a Mac.  It's the main program for my work, so I don't want to mess it up.  

I haven't yet upgraded my VM to Windows 11.  When I check my Fusion VM compatibility in PC Health at a glance, it says:  

This PC doesn't currently meet Windows 11 system requirements.

The two issues are:

This PC must support Secure Boot

TPM 2.0 must be supported and enabled on this PC.

I'm nervous about editing the BIOS to change these items.  I've looked at the two sites about how to enable TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot.

Is this something I should just dive into and do?  I'm not sure if these instructions will pertain to my virtual machine or are for an actual PC...or if there's any difference.

Should I download Fusion Pro first and see if it is compatible?    If so, how do I move the contents (files and programs) of my  VM from my Player version to the Pro version?

I used to have a support contract and would just call VMWare for help.  I hope someone here will be able to guide me on what to do.  Thanks in advance!!

Julie

I did download Fusion Pro 13.6.4 and tried to install it, thinking I could maybe just build a new VM with Pro and try to install Win11.  However, when I ran the installer, it just opens my current VM, which is the Player version (with Win10).  

I run a Windows VM on Fusion Player Version 13.6.3 (24585314).  I only use Windows for basically one software program that doesn't operate on a Mac.  It's the main program for my work, so I don't want to mess it up.  

I haven't yet upgraded my VM to Windows 11.  When I check my Fusion VM compatibility in PC Health at a glance, it says:  

This PC doesn't currently meet Windows 11 system requirements.

The two issues are:

This PC must support Secure Boot

TPM 2.0 must be supported and enabled on this PC.

I'm nervous about editing the BIOS to change these items.  I've looked at the two sites about how to enable TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot.

Is this something I should just dive into and do?  I'm not sure if these instructions will pertain to my virtual machine or are for an actual PC...or if there's any difference.

Should I download Fusion Pro first and see if it is compatible?    If so, how do I move the contents (files and programs) of my  VM from my Player version to the Pro version?

I used to have a support contract and would just call VMWare for help.  I hope someone here will be able to guide me on what to do.  Thanks in advance!!

Julie

If you go to the Fusion menu bar and click VMware Fusion > About VMware Fusion..., does it indicate that you're running Fusion Player 13.6.4? If so, you likely have a Fusion Player license key from an older Fusion 13 version that's being recognized. 

First power off all virtual machines and shut down the VMware Fusion GUI. Then check to see if there's an old license file by opening the Terminal and issuing the following:

sudo ls -al /Library/Preferences/VMware\ Fusion/license-fusion-13*

If any files starting with license-fusion exist, remove them using the following command:

sudo rm /Library/Preferences/VMware\ Fusion/license-fusion-13*

Now restart Fusion and re-check "About VMware Fusion...". It should now say VMware Fusion Professional. 

I did download Fusion Pro 13.6.4 and tried to install it, thinking I could maybe just build a new VM with Pro and try to install Win11.  However, when I ran the installer, it just opens my current VM, which is the Player version (with Win10).  

I run a Windows VM on Fusion Player Version 13.6.3 (24585314).  I only use Windows for basically one software program that doesn't operate on a Mac.  It's the main program for my work, so I don't want to mess it up.  

I haven't yet upgraded my VM to Windows 11.  When I check my Fusion VM compatibility in PC Health at a glance, it says:  

This PC doesn't currently meet Windows 11 system requirements.

The two issues are:

This PC must support Secure Boot

TPM 2.0 must be supported and enabled on this PC.

I'm nervous about editing the BIOS to change these items.  I've looked at the two sites about how to enable TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot.

Is this something I should just dive into and do?  I'm not sure if these instructions will pertain to my virtual machine or are for an actual PC...or if there's any difference.

Should I download Fusion Pro first and see if it is compatible?    If so, how do I move the contents (files and programs) of my  VM from my Player version to the Pro version?

I used to have a support contract and would just call VMWare for help.  I hope someone here will be able to guide me on what to do.  Thanks in advance!!

Julie

Paul, thank you for both replies.  I did end up creating a new VM with Windows 11.  That's still installing and setting up.  Stand by for any other questions there....   :)

Re Player/Pro, how do I open the Terminal to run those two commands?  

If you go to the Fusion menu bar and click VMware Fusion > About VMware Fusion..., does it indicate that you're running Fusion Player 13.6.4? If so, you likely have a Fusion Player license key from an older Fusion 13 version that's being recognized. 

First power off all virtual machines and shut down the VMware Fusion GUI. Then check to see if there's an old license file by opening the Terminal and issuing the following:

sudo ls -al /Library/Preferences/VMware\ Fusion/license-fusion-13*

If any files starting with license-fusion exist, remove them using the following command:

sudo rm /Library/Preferences/VMware\ Fusion/license-fusion-13*

Now restart Fusion and re-check "About VMware Fusion...". It should now say VMware Fusion Professional. 

I did download Fusion Pro 13.6.4 and tried to install it, thinking I could maybe just build a new VM with Pro and try to install Win11.  However, when I ran the installer, it just opens my current VM, which is the Player version (with Win10).  

I run a Windows VM on Fusion Player Version 13.6.3 (24585314).  I only use Windows for basically one software program that doesn't operate on a Mac.  It's the main program for my work, so I don't want to mess it up.  

I haven't yet upgraded my VM to Windows 11.  When I check my Fusion VM compatibility in PC Health at a glance, it says:  

This PC doesn't currently meet Windows 11 system requirements.

The two issues are:

This PC must support Secure Boot

TPM 2.0 must be supported and enabled on this PC.

I'm nervous about editing the BIOS to change these items.  I've looked at the two sites about how to enable TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot.

Is this something I should just dive into and do?  I'm not sure if these instructions will pertain to my virtual machine or are for an actual PC...or if there's any difference.

Should I download Fusion Pro first and see if it is compatible?    If so, how do I move the contents (files and programs) of my  VM from my Player version to the Pro version?

I used to have a support contract and would just call VMWare for help.  I hope someone here will be able to guide me on what to do.  Thanks in advance!!

Julie

If you go to the Fusion menu bar and click VMware Fusion > About VMware Fusion..., does it indicate that you're running Fusion Player 13.6.4? If so, you likely have a Fusion Player license key from an older Fusion 13 version that's being recognized. 

First power off all virtual machines and shut down the VMware Fusion GUI. Then check to see if there's an old license file by opening the Terminal and issuing the following:

sudo ls -al /Library/Preferences/VMware\ Fusion/license-fusion-13*

If any files starting with license-fusion exist, remove them using the following command:

sudo rm /Library/Preferences/VMware\ Fusion/license-fusion-13*

Now restart Fusion and re-check "About VMware Fusion...". It should now say VMware Fusion Professional. 

I did download Fusion Pro 13.6.4 and tried to install it, thinking I could maybe just build a new VM with Pro and try to install Win11.  However, when I ran the installer, it just opens my current VM, which is the Player version (with Win10).  

I run a Windows VM on Fusion Player Version 13.6.3 (24585314).  I only use Windows for basically one software program that doesn't operate on a Mac.  It's the main program for my work, so I don't want to mess it up.  

I haven't yet upgraded my VM to Windows 11.  When I check my Fusion VM compatibility in PC Health at a glance, it says:  

This PC doesn't currently meet Windows 11 system requirements.

The two issues are:

This PC must support Secure Boot

TPM 2.0 must be supported and enabled on this PC.

I'm nervous about editing the BIOS to change these items.  I've looked at the two sites about how to enable TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot.

Is this something I should just dive into and do?  I'm not sure if these instructions will pertain to my virtual machine or are for an actual PC...or if there's any difference.

Should I download Fusion Pro first and see if it is compatible?    If so, how do I move the contents (files and programs) of my  VM from my Player version to the Pro version?

I used to have a support contract and would just call VMWare for help.  I hope someone here will be able to guide me on what to do.  Thanks in advance!!

Julie

Thank you!  This worked, and I'm now showing Professional running.   

I've also got a new VM up and running.  Just need to install the software I use and copy some files over.  

When my VM starts up, it gives me a message about Side Channel Mitigations.  I'm not sure what that is. My old VM had it disabled.  Is it ok to disable it in this Win11 VM too? 

If you go to the Fusion menu bar and click VMware Fusion > About VMware Fusion..., does it indicate that you're running Fusion Player 13.6.4? If so, you likely have a Fusion Player license key from an older Fusion 13 version that's being recognized. 

First power off all virtual machines and shut down the VMware Fusion GUI. Then check to see if there's an old license file by opening the Terminal and issuing the following:

sudo ls -al /Library/Preferences/VMware\ Fusion/license-fusion-13*

If any files starting with license-fusion exist, remove them using the following command:

sudo rm /Library/Preferences/VMware\ Fusion/license-fusion-13*

Now restart Fusion and re-check "About VMware Fusion...". It should now say VMware Fusion Professional. 

I did download Fusion Pro 13.6.4 and tried to install it, thinking I could maybe just build a new VM with Pro and try to install Win11.  However, when I ran the installer, it just opens my current VM, which is the Player version (with Win10).  

I run a Windows VM on Fusion Player Version 13.6.3 (24585314).  I only use Windows for basically one software program that doesn't operate on a Mac.  It's the main program for my work, so I don't want to mess it up.  

I haven't yet upgraded my VM to Windows 11.  When I check my Fusion VM compatibility in PC Health at a glance, it says:  

This PC doesn't currently meet Windows 11 system requirements.

The two issues are:

This PC must support Secure Boot

TPM 2.0 must be supported and enabled on this PC.

I'm nervous about editing the BIOS to change these items.  I've looked at the two sites about how to enable TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot.

Is this something I should just dive into and do?  I'm not sure if these instructions will pertain to my virtual machine or are for an actual PC...or if there's any difference.

Should I download Fusion Pro first and see if it is compatible?    If so, how do I move the contents (files and programs) of my  VM from my Player version to the Pro version?

I used to have a support contract and would just call VMWare for help.  I hope someone here will be able to guide me on what to do.  Thanks in advance!!

Julie

I run a Windows VM on Fusion Player Version 13.6.3 (24585314).  I only use Windows for basically one software program that doesn't operate on a Mac.  It's the main program for my work, so I don't want to mess it up.  

I haven't yet upgraded my VM to Windows 11.  When I check my Fusion VM compatibility in PC Health at a glance, it says:  

This PC doesn't currently meet Windows 11 system requirements.

The two issues are:

This PC must support Secure Boot

TPM 2.0 must be supported and enabled on this PC.

I'm nervous about editing the BIOS to change these items.  I've looked at the two sites about how to enable TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot.

Is this something I should just dive into and do?  I'm not sure if these instructions will pertain to my virtual machine or are for an actual PC...or if there's any difference.

Should I download Fusion Pro first and see if it is compatible?   NOTE: I did download Pro 13.6.4, but when I try to install it, it just opens my existing VM; I'm stuck.       If so, how do I move the contents (files and programs) of my  VM from my Player version to the Pro version?

I used to have a support contract and would just call VMWare for help.  I hope someone here will be able to guide me on what to do.  Thanks in advance!!

Julie