VMware Workstation Player, formerly VMware Player, is a virtualization software package for x64 computers running Microsoft Windows or Linux, supplied free. There is a free-of-charge version, VMware Workstation Player (known as VMware Player until release of VMware Workstation 12 in ), for non-commercial use. An. For each VM in which you need 3D stuff, go into its Settings and pick the Compatibility tab, then Advanced Options drop-down, then select Use.❿
 
 

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As it turns out, the Player VMware Tools actually the open-vm-tools package seems incompatible with the Workstation. Support for Windows 8. Yes, I am receiving this common dreaded message after upgrading to vmWare Workstation ❿
 
 

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