Fusion Makes Running Windows On a Mac Easy. System Requirements. Any 64-bit capable Intel® Mac® (Compatible with Core 2 Duo, Xeon, i3, i5, i7 processors or better. Minimum 4GB of RAM. 750MB free disk space for VMware Fusion and at least 5GB for each virtual machine. Operating system installation media (disk or disk image) for virtual machines. Microsoft Windows is not included with VMware Fusion. Recommended graphics hardware for Windows DirectX 10 or OpenGL 3.3 includes NVIDIA 8600M or better and ATI 2600 or better. What programs can I run with VMware Fusion. VMware Fusion lets you run more than 200 operating systems as virtual machines, including Windows XP through Windows 8. Nearly all programs that run on these operating systems will run with VMware Fusion. Programs can range from common productivity suites such as Microsoft Office for Windows, to graphic intensive programs such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks. Can I play 3D games in a virtual machine. Can I play 3D games in a virtual machine. Yes, VMware Fusion 8 has 3D accelerated graphics support, allowing you to play most games that require DirectX 9.0c with Shader Model 3 or OpenGL 2.1 in Windows XP Service Pack 3, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 virtual machines. Fusion with Windows. Can I convert my old Windows PC into a virtual machine for VMware Fusion. Can I convert my old Windows PC into a virtual machine for VMware Fusion. Yes, VMware Fusion includes a simple Migration Assistant for Windows that allows you to quickly and easily move your entire PC to your Mac as a virtual machine. Install a simple application on your PC, connect it to your Mac, and VMware Fusion will detect your PC and take care of the rest. Do I need a copy of Windows to run VMware Fusion. Do I need a copy of Windows to run VMware Fusion. Yes. VMware Fusion requires the installation of an operating system in order to function. The operating system is not included with the purchase of VMware Fusion. You can either migrate an existing copy of Windows from your old PC or install a new one. In order to run a Windows virtual machine, you must have a licensed copy of that Windows operating system or purchase a new Windows license. Virtual Machine Compatibility. Can I run multiple virtual machines on a Mac at the same time. Can I run multiple virtual machines on a Mac at the same time. Yes, you can run as many virtual machines concurrently with VMware Fusion 8 as your system’s RAM will support. In fact, VMware Fusion leverages patented memory-sharing techniques to drastically reduce the memory required to run multiple virtual machines at the same time. How many virtual machines can I create from a single VMware Fusion license. How many virtual machines can I create from a single VMware Fusion license. You can create an unlimited number of virtual machines from a single VMware Fusion license. You will need to provide the required operating system software and license for each installation of a virtual machine. Downloads and Trials. Can I convert my trial license to a permanent license. Can I convert my trial license to a permanent license. After the evaluation period has expired, you will be prompted to enter a license key. If you have purchased the product you will have received a new license key. Enter the purchased license key when prompted to unlock the full "unlimited" version of the software. To take advantage of complimentary email support for up to 18 months, your license key must be registered. If you purchased the product from the VMware Online store, your license key is automatically registered. If you purchased from a reseller, you need to manually register your license key in My VMware. Please consult this KB article for detailed instructions on license key registration. Do I need to download VMware Fusion again if I am converting my trial license to a full license. Do I need to download VMware Fusion again if I am converting my trial license to a full license. No. You simply need to update your license key in VMware Fusion. You can do this from the "VMware Fusion" menu, click on "License" and enter your new license key. Licensing and Upgrades.
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