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VMWARE update from 8.0 to 16.0

 
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VMs are just a bunch of files, and newer versions of Workstation can run older version VMs - so yes you should be fine.


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Moderator: Please be specific which VMware product you are using, and give detail as to what your question is or what help you need.


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Present time i have VMARE 8.0 on my Computer.
I will upgrage to 16.0 Pro.
Is there any possibiity to upgrade without loosing my old datas ?
 
Will the new version recognize the old vmdk on the virtual partition and change it to the new one.
 
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Moderator: Moved to Workstation Pro Discussions - not related to Nested Virtualisation


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VMs are just a bunch of files, and newer versions of Workstation can run older version VMs - so yes you should be fine.


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Thanks a lot.

It works fine !!

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