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VMware Fusion 7 and Windows 10 Compatibility

I run Windows 7 on my MacBook Pro using Fusion 7.  When the Get Windows 10 app appeared, I was pleased, and immediately went to reserve it.  Unfortunately, the app informed me that my system was not compatible with Windows 10 and therefore I could not reserve a copy.  The specific error received is, "This PC can't run Windows 10,"  and the reason given is, "VMware SVGA 3D, Your display won't work."  I find this a bit odd, since when I run the Windows 8.1 Compatibility Checker it says that everything is fine, including the SVGA driver.

I queried on Microsoft's support site, and was told that this wasn't a Microsoft problem, but instead a VMware problem.  They stated that it would be up to VMware to create a driver that is compatible with Windows 10.

Is this something that is in the works?  I'd certainly like to take advantage of Microsoft's offer to upgrade to Windows 10 for free.

Thanks for any enlightening answers.

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wila
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Hello Peter,

Please have a look at the following topic:

Will I be able to reserve a copy of Windows 10 using my Windows 8.1 VM?

It is the same for Windows 7.

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Wil

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jaygalvin
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I followed this fellows instructions, except I used a registered version of Fusion 6 and everything went fine.

http://www.idownloadblog.com/2015/02/05/how-to-install-windows-10-technical-preview-on-your-mac-with...

Downloaded the    Windows10_InsiderPreview_x64_EN-US_10130.iso   and no problem clean installing on an external drive partition USB3 connected to a Yosemite Mac Book Pro (Mid 2014), no video or accessory problems.... 

I usually buy the even numbered Fusions, so I'll get 8 when it comes out optimized for Windows 10.

And I'm thankful VMWARE supplies a solid product that works for at least two generations of operating systems.  

Jay

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