If you still insist on using version 12 (perhaps for an old legacy OS like Windows XP or a specific corporate image), you should know that The keys circulating online are usually:
, meaning a traditional license key is no longer required for most users. Broadcom support portal Key License Information for Version 12 If you specifically need to license the older VMware Workstation Player 12 , here is how the licensing works today: Free for Personal Use: Versions like Fusion 12 Player Workstation Player Vmware Player 12 Key
Interest in (e.g., VirtualBox, Hyper-V)
However, the most important change was . Prior to version 12, VMware Player was completely free for all uses. With version 12, VMware introduced a split: VMware Player (Free) for non-commercial use, and VMware Player Pro (Paid) for commercial/enterprise use. If you still insist on using version 12