VMware Fusion 4.1.3 works with OS X Mountain Lion made generally available today. We’ve been fielding a number of questions from current users about using VMware Fusion with Mountain Lion and have compiled the answers to common questions below.

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Is VMware Fusion 11 a free update?

VMware Fusion 11 and VMware Fusion 11 Pro are considered ‘major releases’ which are paid upgrades. Customers who currently own licenses for Fusion 8.0 or greater are entitled to discounted upgrade pricing. Customers on older versions of Fusion (7.x and earlier) must purchase a new license.

What programs can I run with VMware Fusion?

VMware Fusion lets you run more than 200 operating systems as virtual machines, including Windows XP through Windows 10. Nearly all programs that run on these operating systems will run with VMware Fusion. Programs can range from common productivity suites (such as Microsoft Office) to graphics-intensive programs such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks, as well as custom applications.

Can I play 3D games in a virtual machine?

Yes, VMware Fusion 11 has 3D hardware-accelerated graphics support.

For Windows VMs Fusion now supports DirectX 10.1 (with Shader Model 4.1) and earlier.

For Windows and Linux guests Fusion provides OpenGL 3.3 capabilities.

Fusion uses Apple Metal graphics technology to render 3D hardware-accelerated graphics to virtual machines on compatible Mac systems.

See VMware Fusion system requirements for details.

Do I need Apple Boot Camp to install VMware Fusion?

Boot Camp is not required to run Windows on a Mac with VMware Fusion. However, if you already have Windows installed as a Boot Camp partition, VMware Fusion can easily create a Windows virtual machine based on your Boot Camp Windows installation. This will allow you to run Windows programs side-by-side with your Mac applications without having to reboot your Mac.

Can I migrate Parallels Desktop for Mac virtual machines to VMware Fusion?

Yes. VMware Fusion 11 can easily import Parallels Desktop for Mac (versions 2.5 through 12) based virtual machines. Simply launch VMware Fusion, go to the File menu, select ‘Import’, select your virtual machine setting’s file, and click ‘Import’.

Will VMware Fusion 11 slow down my Mac?

In typical use cases, VMware Fusion 11 has little to no impact on your Mac’s overall performance. The impact on performance will mainly depend on the amount of applications and virtual machines running at the same time, how much RAM is available on your Mac and the speed of your storage. SSD-based Macs are recommended for optimal performance.

See VMware Fusion system requirements for details.

Can I access and use USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 devices?

Yes, you can use the vast majority of USB 2.0 devices without additional setup required, such as video cameras, external hard drives, GPS devices, and much more in a virtual machine. USB 3.0 devices can also be accessed and used in Windows 8 or higher virtual machines.

Does VMware Fusion 11 support Retina display Macs?

Yes, VMware Fusion 11 supports Retina display Macs for a crisp and detailed experience of your Windows programs. Fusion 11 ensures you get a seamless experience when running Windows across Retina, 4K, 5K and non-Retina displays.

Can I use multiple displays with VMware Fusion?

Yes, VMware Fusion 11 supports up to 10 displays in both full screen and Unity views.

Can I access Thunderbolt hard drives in Windows?

While Thunderbolt ports cannot be directly forwarded to Windows VM’s the same way that USB works, you can still access your Thunderbolt hard drives in VMware Fusion by mapping the hard drive to a VMware Shared Folder. Go to the Virtual Machine menu, select ‘Shared Folders’ and select ‘Add Shared Folder’. Select your Thunderbolt hard drive and click ‘Open’ to assign your Thunderbolt disk to the shared folder. To access your Thunderbolt hard drive in Windows, go to ‘VMware Shared Folders’ shortcut on the desktop and select your Thunderbolt hard disk.

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How many CPUs can I assign to a virtual machine?

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You can assign up to 16 Virtual CPUs to a Fusion 11 virtual machine, so the virtual machine can harness the full power of a Mac using the latest Intel processors. Multiple Virtual CPUs are recommended when you have applications that can take advantage of multiple processor cores and you have a multi-core Mac.