Download VMware Fusion 5.0.2 build 900491

VMware has released an update to version 5.0 of Fusion. Fusion is to OS X what Workstation is to Windows and Linux. The program makes it possible to create virtual machines on an OS X machine equipped with an Intel processor. In this way it is possible, for example, to run Windows, Linux or Solaris alongside the existing operating system. Version 5.0 includes simplified installation and added support for the latest versions of Windows and OS X. Version 5.0.2 is a so-called maintenance release, which brings the following improvements:

What’s New in VMware Fusion 5.0.2

VMware Fusion 5.0.2 is a minor upgrade recommended for all users of VMware Fusion. This release includes the following improvements and resolved issues.

• USB 3.0 stability improvements.
• Graphics improvements when running the Microsoft Office 2013 preview.
• Fixed an issue that caused the library and the Fusion start menu contents to get out of sync.
• Fixed an issue that caused Mac OS X (Mountain Lion) guests to see stale directory information when using HGFS.
• Fixed a multi-monitor behavior on Mac OS X (Mountain Lion) when Use All Displays in Full Screen is selected.
• Fixed an issue that caused the full screen short-cut key to intermittently fail when Caps Lock was on.
• Easy Install improvements for Microsoft Windows 8.
• Fixed key repeat behavior (typematic) on certain versions of Mac OS X (Mountain Lion).
• Fixed an intermittent problem that caused Fusion to quit when the network editor was opened.
• Fixed canceling the import of OVF virtual machines.
• Addressed graphics issues with Autodesk Inventor, Altium Designer, and Solidworks.
• Fixed an issue installing on Macs with a user or group named “0”.
• Fixed error compiling HGFS on Linux 3.6 kernels.
• Changed the selection color in the library icon view.
• Renamed the Pause key menu item to aid with accessibility and automation.
• Fixed an issue importing a Parallels virtual machine that has no network devices.
• Resolved an issue that caused the PC Migration Assistant to not complete when migrating a Windows PC.