VMware Fusion 8.1.0 Build 3272237 – Run Windows apps alongside Mac apps without rebooting

VMware Fusion 8 is for the easiest, fastest and most reliable way to run Windows programs on their Macs without rebooting. It is recommended for new and existing Mac users who want to continue running the Windows application they can’t live without. VMware Fusion 8 Pro takes virtualization on the Mac to the next level with powerful features designed for advanced users and technical professionals. With added support for the latest modern operating systems like Windows 10, advanced users, developers, QA and IT admins rely on Fusion Pro every day for high performance, reliability and leading edge features to run Windows and Linux on a Mac.

It’s easy to transfer your entire PC to your Mac with the Fusion PC migration assistant for Windows so you can make the most of your Windows investment. Get the best of both worlds with Mac virtualization and have access to your Windows applications and all the files from your old PC directly on your Mac, whenever you need them.

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VMware Fusion 8 makes Windows 10 feel right at home on your Mac. Whether you’re doing a fresh install for that brand new operating system experience, migrating your Windows 10 PC, or upgrading your Windows 7 or 8 virtual machines, VMware Fusion gives you the best of both worlds.

Run familiar Windows applications side-by-side with your favorite Mac applications, and seamlessly share files and folders between Windows and Mac. Take advantage of the latest features in Windows 10 like Cortana, the Microsoft speech-enabled virtual assistant, or run the all new Edge web browser alongside Safari.

Professionals Run Windows on Mac with VMware Fusion 8 Pro
With unmatched features geared towards IT professionals, developers and businesses VMware Fusion 8 Pro is the most powerful and reliable way to run Windows 10 and other operating systems on the Mac. VMware Fusion 8 Pro lets Mac users take advantage of Windows 10 features like the all new Edge browser, or strike up a conversation with Cortana, the all-new personal digital assistant, even while Fusion is running in the background. By leveraging decades of innovation in leading the virtualization revolution, with support for over 200 operating systems including Windows 10, VMware Fusion 8 Pro delivers unsurpassed platform compatibility and integration with the VMware ecosystem.

Build Complex Virtual Networks
With improved IPv6 support, including IPv6-to-IPv4 Network Address Translation, users can create more complex networking topologies than ever before. Use the robust VMware Fusion 8 Pro virtual network editor to add and remove virtual IPv4 or IPv6 networks and create custom virtual networking configurations, ideal for testing and demonstration environments without impacting the Mac’s network configuration. With updated networking controls and compatibility with the VMware ecosystem, Fusion 8 Pro users can recreate complex cloud architectures right on the Mac to validate design before implementation.

From Your Mac to the Cloud
Use VMware Fusion 8 Pro to connect to VMware vCloud Air, the public cloud service by VMware, to securely manage and download cloud workloads, or run an entire cloud environment directly on your Mac, all from within VMware Fusion 8 Pro. Leverage the cloud to share virtual machines with anyone in your organization for tests, analysis or demonstrations. Fusion Pro can also connect to, create and run virtual machines hosted on VMware vSphere. Download virtual machines from VMware vSphere and turn them into local VMware Fusion 8 Pro virtual machines or upload local virtual machines to vSphere directly from Fusion Pro.

Take Control of Your Virtual Machines
VMware Fusion 8 Pro gives technical professionals powerful control over how to set up and interact with virtual machines. Choose from a wide variety of options when installing, protecting, connecting, sharing and viewing virtual machines to save valuable time. You can even create virtual machines that are encrypted, require a change of password or expire at a predefined date and time. Leverage the Snapshot feature to preserve the state of a virtual machine so you can return to it at any time.

Powerful Virtual Machines. Powerful Graphics.
VMware Fusion 8 Pro is optimized for the highest density 4K, 5K and Retina displays to give you a crisp and detailed view of your Windows applications. Experience more fluid graphics for every application in your virtual machine with newly added DirectX 10 and OpenGL 3.3 capabilities. With DirectX 10, Fusion 8 Pro makes every day applications like Office, as well as highly demanding 3D applications such as AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS, run more smoothly than ever.

VMware Fusion 8 Pro is ready for OS X El Capitan. Run Fusion 8 Pro on El Capitan with confidence knowing it deliver the experience that professionals expect. Install El Capitan in a virtual machine to test its new features, capabilities and compatibility with your applications without disrupting the host Mac. With under-the-hood performance improvements and overall smarter design, VMware Fusion 8 Pro and El Capitan together introduce new ways to be more productive while delivering a snappier and more fluid experience when running Windows on the Mac.

Optimized for Windows 10, OS X El Capitan and the latest Retina Macs, VMware Fusion 8 continues to deliver the ultimate Windows on a Mac experience.

VMware Fusion 8.1.0 Build 3272237 Release Notes