The last version of VMware Player that supports a 32-bit Windows host is . While 32-bit guest operating systems can run on newer 64-bit hosts, if your physical computer is running the 32-bit version of Windows 7, you cannot install any version higher than 6.x.
To run VMware Player 6 on a 32-bit system, your hardware must meet these minimum specifications: VMware Player version for Windows 7 | VMware Workstation
VMware is now part of Broadcom, and legacy downloads are often managed through the Broadcom Support Portal . System Requirements for 32-Bit Hosts