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Workstation 14 - transferring license to a new PC

I have a workstation 14 player license (not pro) that I need to transfer to a new PC, is this possible or do I need to purchase a new license?

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RDPetruska
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Ahh, so you're using the free VMware Player UI interface included with the Workstation installation.  Try downloading the standalone Player installer.  https://my.vmware.com/group/vmware/free#desktop_end_user_computing/vmware_workstation_player/14_0|PL...

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Unless something changed, you can use the same license key on another system, as long as you don't use it anymore on the old one.


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cb_hb
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I haven't been able to get it to activate.  I'm not sure where to go to even try to enter the key.

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a_p_
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Please see whether https://kb.vmware.com/kb/2081997 ​will help.

André

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cb_hb
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Unfortunately this menu:  Player > Help > Enter License Key.  Doesn't exist for me.

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a_p_
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Maybe a screenshot of how your Player GUI looks like might help.


André

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cb_hb
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Image attached.

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a_p_
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I have to admit that I've never installed Workstation Player myself.

Has this instance been installed using the Player installation package, or in conjunction with Workstation Pro?

André

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cb_hb
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The installation includes workstation pro as well, though I don't use that product. 

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RDPetruska
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Ahh, so you're using the free VMware Player UI interface included with the Workstation installation.  Try downloading the standalone Player installer.  https://my.vmware.com/group/vmware/free#desktop_end_user_computing/vmware_workstation_player/14_0|PL...

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cb_hb
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We had a pre-packaged "full" version that I was using.  Uninstalled that and installed the "Player" version and it works.  Thanks for the help everyone!

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