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boratt1599
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VMWare Fusion 8

I'm trying to download an older version of VMWare Fusion (8.x), for an older MAC. I am registered and I had to google a link but it says "Content not available". Is there a link to download that version?

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scott28tt
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@boratt1599 

Did you try this? https://my.vmware.com/web/vmware/downloads/details?downloadGroup=FUS-8510&productId=527

 


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scott28tt
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@boratt1599 

Did you try this? https://my.vmware.com/web/vmware/downloads/details?downloadGroup=FUS-8510&productId=527

 


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Thanks for the reply. That download did work, however what I was attempting to do originally was use the personal license that was given with VMWare Fusion 12. The generated key doesn't work with the Fusion 8 download. Is there a way to get a personal license for Fusion 8, or is that just for VMWare fusion 12? Thanks for your help.

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ColoradoMarmot
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Fusion 8 was a paid-only product, so the free personal use license wouldn't allow downgrading.

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@boratt1599 

The concept of Fusion Player and it being free for personal use was new to Fusion 12.

All installations of Fusion 8 must be licensed with a purchased key, you could buy a Fusion 12 Pro license and downgrade it to give you a Fusion 8 key if you really wanted to.


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boratt1599
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Ah ok, no problem. I'm just using it for school, but I do have a windows machine capable of the free license, so I will default to that. Thanks for your help.

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