and I try it with 7.1.5 and Player 4.0.2. The patch first works - during compiling the sources no error accures. But either Workstation nor Player works. the workstation app crashes and the Player freezes after clicking the "Apply" button of the licence screen.
Tools for Player 4.0.2 will only work correctly with WS 8.0.2. You are not likely to be able lto use 3.1.5 Tools on a WS 8 VM. They will work with WS 7.1.5. You can download earlier versions of player (before 8.0.2). Try using the 3.5.1 Player.
