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WS16-PRO-PLAY-UG-C
Upgrade: VMware Workstation 16 Player to Workstation 16 Pro
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WS16-PRO-PLAY-UG-C-Upgrade: VMware Workstation 16 Player to Workstation 16 Pro is a virtualization software upgrade that transforms the capabilities of VMware Workstation 16 Player into the enhanced features of Workstation 16 Pro. This upgrade is designed for IT administrators and professionals who require advanced virtualization functionality for business, enterprise, and education use cases, offering support for both Windows and Linux environments.
WS16-PRO-PLAY-UG-C-Upgrade comes as a retail license with a lifetime duration, intended for single user and single device deployment. It is delivered as a digital key via online activation with multilingual support and is available as a downloadable software format. This upgrade is ideally suited for IT management and professional environments, providing a seamless and efficient enhancement of virtualization capabilities on a global scale.
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| WS16-PRO-PLAY-UG-C |  NX-DC-ADVC-10-A |  HCI-STD-CPU-C |  FUS12-PRO-UG-A |  NX-DC-EPL-3P-SSS-C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Software License | Software License | Software License | Software License | Software License |
| Software Category | Virtualization | Virtualization | Virtualization | Virtualization | Virtualization |
| License Type | Retail | Volume | Perpetual | Perpetual | Subscription |
| License Duration | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime | 3 Years |
| Use Case | IT Admin | IT Admin | Enterprise | Education | Enterprise |
| User Count | 1 User | 10 Users | N/A | 1 User | N/A |
| Device Count | 1 Device | N/A | N/A | 1 Device | N/A |
| Platform Compatibility | Cross-Platform | Windows | Cross-Platform | macOS | Cross-Platform |
| Delivery Method | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key |
| Activation Type | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation |
| Language Support | Multilingual | English | English | English | English |
| Bit Version | 64-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Cloud Integration | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Software Format | Downloadable | Downloadable | Downloadable | Downloadable | Downloadable |
| Support Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Product Name | VMware Workstation 16 Pro Upgrade | NX-DC-ADVC-10-A-ACAD NSX DATACTR ADV DESKTOP 10PK CCU | HCI-STD-CPU-C-VMware HCI Kit 6 Standard (Per CPU) | VMware Fusion 12 Pro Academic Upgrade | NX-DC-EPL-3P-SSS-C-PROD NSX DATACTR ENTPLUS PER PROC 3YR |
| License Key Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ESD (Electronic Software Delivery) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Renewable | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Compliance Certifications | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Region | Global | Global | Global | Global | Global |
Professional and simple upgrade. Unlocking Pro features significantly improved our small business development workflow.
Exceptional value. The move to Pro provided the essential snapshot and networking tools we lacked.
Robust and reliable. This upgrade path is perfect for users needing more control over their VMs.
Superior performance boost. Moving from Player to Pro was fast and immediately improved our productivity.
Outstanding stability. The professional features in the Pro version are worth every penny for business use.
Trustworthy and efficient. The upgrade process was seamless and provided the high-end features we required.
Highly recommended for devs. Pro version is a massive step up in terms of functionality and ease.
The upgrade delivers a perpetual VMware Workstation 16 Pro license with advanced virtualization features such as snapshots, cloning, unrestricted VM creation, remote connections and commercial use rights.
Any customer with a valid commercial or non-commercial VMware Workstation 16 Player license is eligible to purchase the Player to Pro upgrade.
Visit the VMware online store, select the Workstation 16 Player to Pro upgrade (SKU WS16-PRO-PLAY-UG-C), complete payment and you will receive your Pro license key by email.
No. After purchase you will receive a new VMware Workstation 16 Pro license key that replaces your Player key.
Open Workstation 16 Pro, navigate to Help > Enter License Key, paste your new Pro key, and click Update License.
Workstation 16 Pro requires a 64-bit x86 CPU with VT-x or AMD-V support, 4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended), 1.2 GB disk space and Windows or Linux host OS.
Pro offers snapshots, linked clones, virtual network customization, remote VM access, commercial use rights and integration with VMware vSphere and ESXi, which Player does not.
Yes. The Player to Pro upgrade (WS16-PRO-PLAY-UG-C) provides a perpetual license that does not expire.
Yes. You can uninstall the license from one system and reassign it to another by entering your Pro key on the new machine.
Yes. The perpetual Pro license includes 30 days of complimentary VMware technical support and access to online resources.
License keys are automatically delivered via email immediately after purchase confirmation.
We accept major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express), PayPal and wire transfers for VMware purchases.
Prices are displayed exclusive of VAT or sales tax; applicable taxes are calculated at checkout based on your billing address.
Yes. If you own a Workstation 15 Player commercial license, you can purchase the Player to Pro upgrade for version 16.
VMware grants a 30-day money-back guarantee from the purchase date if the product fails to meet your expectations.
Yes. Workstation 16 Pro offers full snapshot management and linked/full clone capabilities for efficient VM testing and development.