Vmware Fusion Pro — 11.5.3

: New security features in macOS Mojave and Catalina sometimes required disabling System Integrity Protection (SIP) to resolve USB device recognition issues. Modern Availability

VM Fusion not able to use purgeable space - Broadcom Community

VMware Fusion Pro 11.5.3, released in early 2020, was a key maintenance update for VMware’s virtualization platform on Intel-based Macs. It is primarily noted for being the last version to support as a host operating system. Overview and Compatibility VMware Fusion Pro 11.5.3

: While it was the final version for High Sierra, it also fully supported macOS Mojave (10.14) and macOS Catalina (10.15) .

: Designed for Intel-based Macs ; it does not support Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3 chips). Key Features and Improvements : New security features in macOS Mojave and

: Some users reported issues with the Escape key not registering in VMs, often caused by interference from third-party Mac apps like BetterTouchTool .

As of , VMware (now part of Broadcom) has made the current versions of Fusion Pro free for all users , including commercial and educational use. While 11.5.3 is legacy software, you can find official documentation and help through the Broadcom Support Portal . Overview and Compatibility : While it was the

: A known "purgeable space" bug on Catalina host systems could prevent Fusion from utilizing available disk space.