The vSphere Client runs on 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows (Windows 7 through Windows Server 2012 R2). There is no separate "64-bit only" version of the Desktop Client; the standard installer works across both system architectures. How to Download VMware vSphere Client 5.5

The most reliable way to get the version matching your specific server is to download it directly from the host's management page.

The VMware vSphere Client 5.5—often called the or Desktop Client —is a legacy Windows application used to manage ESXi hosts and vCenter Server instances. While vSphere 5.5 reached its end of general support on September 19, 2018 , it remains in use in specific lab and legacy environments. Architecture Clarification: 32-bit vs. 64-bit

It is important to clarify that the . Host Architecture: ESXi 5.5 requires a 64-bit x86 CPU .

The host will serve the VMware-viclient-all-5.5.0-[BuildNumber].exe installer. 2. Broadcom/VMware Support Portal

On the landing page, click the link labeled .

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