Virtual machine hardware versions (1003746) | VMware KB
kb.vmware.com › s › articleMay 19, 2021 · In Workstation 8, navigate to VM > Manage > Change Hardware Compatibility. In ESXi/ESX, Server, Lab Manager, or GSX, depending on the version in use, right-click the entry for the virtual machine, then select: Upgrade or Change Version Upgrade Virtual Machine In VMware Player, open the virtual machine's .vmx file using a text editor.
Upgrade VMware Tools for Virtual Machines
docs.vmware.com › en › VMware-vSphereAug 11, 2021 · Procedure Navigate to Menu > Hosts and Clusters. Select a host or a cluster from the inventory and click the Updates tab. Select VMware Tools. VMware tools version upgrade must be enabled on first use. The virtual machines on the host or cluster are listed. Click Enable. (Optional) To update the VM Compatibility and current status, click Scan Now.