Summary
: As VMware is now part of Broadcom, you may need to search their support portal for legacy "vSphere Client 5.5" binaries if the host link is unavailable. vsphere client 5.5 download for windows 11
You have to enable legacy TLS support in the Windows Registry. Warning: This lowers the security of your workstation. Summary : As VMware is now part of
Since Broadcom acquired VMware, many direct links have moved. You can still obtain the installer using these methods: From the ESXi Host Directly Since Broadcom acquired VMware, many direct links have moved
: Authenticated users can find older vSp//knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article/366685/vmware-vsphere-downloads-vmware-converte.html">Broadcom Support Portal and searching under "My Downloads".
First, precision is paramount. The term “vSphere Client 5.5” is ambiguous, referring to two distinct artifacts. The primary artifact is the (often called the “C# Client”), a thick, Windows-only application based on .NET Framework 3.5 and the now-defunct Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF). Its secondary meaning could be the vSphere Web Client (Flash-based), accessed via a browser. For Windows 11 users, the former is the true object of desire—and agony.
The 5.5 client requires .NET 3.5, which is not enabled by default in Windows 11. Press Win + R , type optionalfeatures.exe , and hit Enter.