Connect to server option not present in fusion 12 pro file menu

[atriadev]

This seems to only be the case on my MacBook Pro 2012 retina. I am able to see and connect to my ESXi server from my 2017 iMac. I don't think the age of my computer would limit the functionality of Fusion, but documentation on this is very hard to find.

Ive tried removing fusion and reinstalling, but I did not remove my preferences because I haven't looked up how to do that and if that will even fix anything. 

[wila · Accepted solution]

Hi,

The about dialog in your screenshot explicitly says "VMware Fusion Player"... and not "VMware Fusion Professional".

This happens when you have applied a VMware Fusion Player license to your install instead of a professional license. The binaries of both applications are the same, it is the license that makes the difference.

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Wil

[atriadev]

Not sure how I missed that! I guess its confusing that it looks registered, but it really wasn't. I must of canceled out of the license window instead of hitting done because I have put in my license in again and Boom, the Connect to Server option is there now 😉

Thanks for the help!