VI 5 client and Windows 7 desktop composition

[alichans]

I downloaded the new VI 5 client just hoping that it will be finally full compatible with Windows 7 "desktop composition", but unfortunately it is not and I still have to disable desktop composition to run it :smileysad:

Any idea when they will fix it?

[iw123]

mine runs ok on 7 without disabling it. Do you get specific problems?

[alichans]

My problem is similar to this:

http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=1027836

"When running the vSphere Client on a Windows 7 machine, you experience these symptoms:
- The performance of the vSphere Client is slow
- Redraws are visibly noticeable, especially when maximizing the vSphere Client".

[tejas201110141]

Even I am not facing any issues with vSphere Client.. I have installed vSphere 5.0 on Vmware workstation as per beloe guide & its running smoothly..

http://www.mytricks.in/2011/08/how-to-install-vmware-vsphere-50-on.html

[alichans]

OK, now I found answer for my problem:

http://communities.vmware.com/message/1817817#1817817

"You'll still have multiple versions installed.  When you launch the client it determines the host version and then run the appropriate client."

I haven't migrated vCenter and hosts yet, I just wanted to start it with client update, but as I read above it still runs older version.