If you are managing an older virtual infrastructure, you likely still need the . While modern versions of vSphere have moved to web-based management, version 5.5 remains a staple for legacy ESXi hosts. However, getting this legacy software to run smoothly on a modern operating system like Windows 10 64-bit requires a specific approach.

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It is important to remember that VMware vSphere 5.5 reached its years ago. Running legacy management tools on Windows 10 is a functional workaround, but for security and performance, you should consider:

Once you have the installer (usually named something like VMware-viclient-all-5.5.0-XXXXXX.exe ), follow these steps: