The vSphere Client installer will automatically check for and install several Microsoft prerequisites if they are not already present on the system, including:
Flashing or recoding ECUs carries inherent dangers. If your computer freezes, if a cheap clone cable loses connection, or if the software glitches while writing data to a control module, you run a high risk of (rendering it completely unresponsive). Always use a reliable PC and maintain stable battery voltage on the vehicle using a dedicated charger during any programming session. Malicious Downloads and Security Warnings
| | Download Link | Build Number | MD5 / SHA1 Checksums | File Size | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 5.5.0 (Base) | Download 5.5.0 | 1281650 | MD5: d13677329f9b2a13e3e8a03cb5cc1f13 ; SHA1: 57655b913c77d23c04cccf084d4f86426341c19a | 372 MB | | 5.5 Update 1 | Download 5.5U1 | 1618071 | MD5: 7d8a3e784cc084135d4f3c9795ee26d2 ; SHA1: 8cd604af78d83e4d77d9021452157f862215cdb2 | 379 MB | | 5.5 Update 1b | Download 5.5U1b | 1880841 | MD5: eba8b08b92baa82ae8e2e038d1a2eac5 ; SHA1: 6e7b565c0aceb0bd755c52ec2f0fbc26353deda2 | 379 MB | | 5.5 Update 2 | Download 5.5U2 | 1993072 | MD5: 07b68ff2110af28e476072fa1162d211 ; SHA1: b9e0d6d56edfd5cc9203ce4ec1a8beddc067054a | 379 MB |
2. Official vs. Alternative Channels: How to Download vSphere 5.5 Update 1
expose a vSphere 5.5 host or vCenter to the public internet.
If you are building a home lab for educational or VCP practice purposes:
These are direct download links hosted on VMware's legacy infrastructure:
What or desktop hypervisor you plan to run it on
The vSphere Client installer will automatically check for and install several Microsoft prerequisites if they are not already present on the system, including:
Flashing or recoding ECUs carries inherent dangers. If your computer freezes, if a cheap clone cable loses connection, or if the software glitches while writing data to a control module, you run a high risk of (rendering it completely unresponsive). Always use a reliable PC and maintain stable battery voltage on the vehicle using a dedicated charger during any programming session. Malicious Downloads and Security Warnings
| | Download Link | Build Number | MD5 / SHA1 Checksums | File Size | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 5.5.0 (Base) | Download 5.5.0 | 1281650 | MD5: d13677329f9b2a13e3e8a03cb5cc1f13 ; SHA1: 57655b913c77d23c04cccf084d4f86426341c19a | 372 MB | | 5.5 Update 1 | Download 5.5U1 | 1618071 | MD5: 7d8a3e784cc084135d4f3c9795ee26d2 ; SHA1: 8cd604af78d83e4d77d9021452157f862215cdb2 | 379 MB | | 5.5 Update 1b | Download 5.5U1b | 1880841 | MD5: eba8b08b92baa82ae8e2e038d1a2eac5 ; SHA1: 6e7b565c0aceb0bd755c52ec2f0fbc26353deda2 | 379 MB | | 5.5 Update 2 | Download 5.5U2 | 1993072 | MD5: 07b68ff2110af28e476072fa1162d211 ; SHA1: b9e0d6d56edfd5cc9203ce4ec1a8beddc067054a | 379 MB |
2. Official vs. Alternative Channels: How to Download vSphere 5.5 Update 1
expose a vSphere 5.5 host or vCenter to the public internet.
If you are building a home lab for educational or VCP practice purposes:
These are direct download links hosted on VMware's legacy infrastructure:
What or desktop hypervisor you plan to run it on
