Can't run in Unity mode in KDE (Kubuntu)

[Miark]

I'm running an up-to-date Kubuntu 20.01 guest in a Windows 10 host.

Unity mode is unavailable. What's the trick to making this work?

Thanks!

[RDPetruska]

What version of Workstation/Player?

Unity did get removed for Linux guests, I believe.  Can't remember which version.

[Miark]

I'm running 15.5.6.

Why would vmware remove the feature but keep the icon in the toolbar?

[RDPetruska]

It is still present for Windows guests.

If I am incorrect, the other possibility is that the VMware Tools are not installed.

[scott28tt · Accepted solution]

Unity mode for Linux hosts and guests was removed from Workstation 12 onwards, back in 2015.

VMware Workstation 12 Pro Release Notes​

It is still supported for Windows hosts and guests.