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AlexCT
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‎01-25-2021 04:55 AM

Updating from 12.9 to 16

Hi, 
I cannot update Windows 10 OS to latest versions because of VM Workstation 12.9.
I would like to upgrade to VM Workstation Pro 16 but I have a question regarding my old VM's.
Can I use my old VM's with VM Workstation Pro 16?

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scott28tt
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‎01-25-2021 05:21 AM

@AlexCT 

Yes, VMs are forward compatible (and can be made backward compatible too)

 


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AlexCT
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‎01-25-2021 05:23 AM

Thank you kindly, 
Is there any way to update Windows 10 to latest updates and keep running VM workstation 12.9?

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scott28tt
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‎01-25-2021 06:42 AM

@AlexCT 

You should refer to this: https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/2129859

 


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AlexCT
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‎01-25-2021 06:47 AM

Thank you again, I saw the article I was wondering if there was something else to try to get over it but it seems the only way is an upgrade.

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