[SOLVED] Is it possible to upgrade a virtual machine for the lastest version of vmware workstation pro?

[Dzonzi]

Hello,
I have a VM which works on VMware workstation pro 12.5.7. Ive tried run it on version 16 but not successful. VM is based on windows 7 and it start-up but the program installed doesn't. Is it possible to upgrade somehow in free way?
Thank you

 

[TerryLaze]

If windows 7 start up correctly then it's not a problem of VM.
The installed program probably has some sort of copy protection that sees the difference in hardware and refuses to run.
Or explain in much more detail what program it is, how it's installed and what happens when you try to run it, maybe it's something easily fixed.

 

[Dzonzi]

It is a program for industrial automation. It is not available for everyone. I think it is problem with the VM version because if I run it on 12.5.7 which is recommended for that software everything is good.
I have something like "change hardware compatibility" but on my version I can choose only 12x or lower version of VM. I think i need to install version 16 again and then use this feature to upgrade to 16x.
I'm gonna try it out now.

 

[Alabalcho]

Your "program" has no idea whether it's running on a physical PC or inside a VM. I think @TherryLaze is right - new VmWare version presents as new hardware, making your "program" fail license checks.