VMware 4 User Manual page 45

Removing Version 3
To uninstall version 3, use the VMware Workstation uninstaller.
1. Launch the uninstaller.
Start > Programs > VMware > VMware Workstation Uninstallation
2. Click Yes.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions. You need to keep your existing license in the
Windows registry.
After you reboot, follow the instructions in
Windows Host on page 29.
Upgrading on a Windows 2000 Host with Host-Only Networking
If you have set up host-only networking for VMware Workstation 2 on a Windows
2000 host, the upgrade process has five steps.
1. Uninstall your host-only adapter (or adapters).
A. On the host computer, start the Add/Remove Hardware Wizard.
Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add/Remove Hardware
Click Next.
B. Select Uninstall/Unplug a Device. Click Next.
C. Select Uninstall a Device. Click Next.
D. Select VMware Virtual Ethernet Adapter, then follow the wizard's
instructions.
If you have more than one host-only adapter, repeat these steps for each of
them.
2. Uninstall version 2.
Note: The uninstaller may offer to remove licenses from your registry. Do not
remove the licenses.
3. Reboot your computer.
4. Install version 4.
Note: When you are upgrading with an upgrade serial number, the installer
checks for the presence of a version 3 license on the computer. If it finds no
version 3 license, it prompts you to enter your version 3 serial number.
5. Reboot your computer.
You may then reconfigure host-only networking under VMware Workstation 4.
Installing VMware Workstation 4 on a
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