VMware GSX 3 User Manual

C H A P T E R   3  Upgrading VMware GSX Server

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 

. If you are uninstalling version 1 or 2, see 

 or 

, 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 

. You need to keep your 

existing license in the Windows registry.

After you reboot, follow the instructions in 

.

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 

.

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.