If I upgrade to a higher version of VMware player will all my previous VMware-machines be deleted

[SabTheGub]

Hi guys,

             I am trying to update my Vmware to the free version 5.0.0.Currently I have a large number of Vmwares installed on my current version and a lot of important data. When I tried to check for updates and download it said that I would have to uninstall the current vmware player to continue. Does this mean I will lose all the vmware machines with their data too? Would I have to install all the os's again from scratch. Also if i download the update once and cancelled(because of the above question ) do I have to download the update all over again or is the setup stored somewhere?

[a_p_ · Accepted solution]

Welcome to the Community,

don't worry, the VM's will remain untouched. It's just the application which needs to be uninstalled before the new version can be installed.

André

[WoodyZ]

André already answered your question about uninstalling however I just want to make a comment since this type of question comes up seeming regularly.  If a User is doing what they're supposed to be doing, keeping their system and User Data properly backed up, then one has little to worry about!

[SabTheGub]

Okay guys. Thanks for the help.