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Instructions on how to set up VMware

Here you can find instructions on how to set up VMware/workstation on your Windows computer. VMware is no longer supported for MacOS by ITS and is not recommended for MAC. The guide is for both employees and students.

Instructions on how to set up VMware

Here you can find instructions on how to set up VMware/workstation on your Windows computer. VMware is no longer supported for MacOS by ITS and is not recommended for MAC. The guide is for both employees and students.

VMware for MacOS

VMware for MacOS is no longer supported by ITS.

VMware 

VMware is a program that installs a virtual machine on your computer. This means that you can run virtual machines on your Windows computer. IT support recommends that your PC has at least 16GB of RAM, as your system and your virtual machine must share the resources you have on your computer. 

As an employee and student, you can download VMware Fusion and Workstation for personal use by requesting it as described below.

  1. 1

    User Registration

    • Click on the link to sign up
      • Remember to create an account with your AAU-Mail
    • You will then receive a verification code sent to your AAU-Mail 
    • Enter the verification code
    • Click Contiune
    • Complete registration
    • Click Create Account
    • Click I'll do it later
  2. 2

    Download VMware Fusion/Workstation

    • Click Login on the broadcom.com website
    • Next to your name, in the dropdown box, select VMware Cloud Foundation
    • Select My downloads on the left side
    • Locate and click on VMware Fusion or VMware Workstation
    • Select VMware Fusion 13 Pro for Personal Use or VMware Workstation Pro for Personal Use
    • Choose the newest one 
    • Tick ​​I agree to Terms and Conditionss
    • Click on the download icon
    • Prior to downloading this file, additional verification is required. Processed? - Click Yes
    • Tick ​​Agree and click Submit
      • You may need to fill in extra information such as address (choose the University address), you must fill in this to proceed. 
    • Click on the download icon

    Source

    NOTE: When you install the program, remember to select Personale use during activation and not a license code.

    You can find the Windows license here