Vmware-player-4-0-2 -

Key "proper" features of this version, as noted in reviews from that era, include:

Tailored for beginners to easily open and run pre-existing virtual machines, including appliance view (pre-configured virtual appliances).

No trial license required for non-commercial use, unlike the paid Pro version. vmware-player-4-0-2

Supports 3D graphics acceleration, USB 2.0 devices, and allows adjusting VM memory/processor settings.

Lacked advanced features found in Workstation Pro, such as snapshots or the ability to create encrypted VMs. Key "proper" features of this version, as noted

VMware Player 4.0.2 (released early 2012) is a specialized, "stripped-down" version of VMware Workstation designed specifically for running existing virtual machines for free, rather than creating complex new ones.

Allows running 32-bit and 64-bit guest operating systems simultaneously on the same host. Lacked advanced features found in Workstation Pro, such

Supports sharing folders between the host and guest, as well as copying/pasting between them.