Upgrading on a Windows Host

Upgrading on a Windows Host Upgrading on a Windows Host

In most cases, upgrading GSX Server is a four-step process.

1. Uninstall the version now installed on your system. If you are uninstalling an older version of GSX Server 3, see Uninstalling GSX Server on a Windows Host. If you are uninstalling version 1 or 2, see Removing Version 1 or Removing Version 2, below.

Note: The uninstaller may offer to remove licenses from your registry. Do not remove the licenses.

2. If you are prompted, reboot your computer.

3. Install the latest version.

4. If you are prompted, reboot your computer.

Removing Version 2

To uninstall version 2, use the VMware GSX Server master installer. For details, see Uninstalling GSX Server on a Windows Host. You need to keep your existing license in the Windows registry.

After you reboot, follow the instructions in Installing VMware GSX Server on a Windows Host.

Removing Version 1

To uninstall GSX Server 1, use Add/Remove Programs in the Windows Control Panel. Be sure to uninstall GSX Server, the VMware Management Interface and the VMware Remote Console.

After you remove the three packages, reboot your host and follow the instructions in Installing VMware GSX Server on a Windows Host.

Note: If you have VMware Workstation installed on your host system, you must remove it before you install GSX Server. See the VMware Workstation product documentation for information on how to remove Workstation.

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