
You can use shared folders to share files among virtual machines and between virtual machines and the host system. Only enable shared folders if you trust the virtual machine with your data. If you leave either the Username or the Password text box blank, Workstation Player does not use either value (Windows hosts) or it uses the username and password set in the gnome settings (Linux hosts).Important: Shared folders expose your files to programs in the virtual machine and might put your data at risk. Type a username and password to use for proxy authentication.Select HTTP or SOCKS, specify the proxy server address and designate a port number to access the VMware Update Sever.If you leave either the Username or the Password text box blank, Workstation Player does not use either value. Type a user name and password to use for proxy server authentication.Click Internet Options to set the guest connection options.Workstation Player uses the host proxy settings from the Connections tab in the Internet Options control panel to access the VMware Update Server.


Select this option if you do not use a proxy server. If you use a proxy server to connect to the VMware Update Server, click Connection Settings to configure the proxy settings.This option is useful if you are planning to use the virtual machine at a later time when you do not have access to the Internet. Immediately download all of the available software components to the host system.

When a software component is required, for example, when you install VMware Tools, Workstation Player checks for a new version of the component. If you do not select this option, your system does not get the latest product updates. If you deselect all of the software update options, automatic software updates are disabled.Ĭhecks for new versions of Workstation Player available to download and install when you start Workstation Player. You can select one, both, or neither option.
