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[Retired] VMware Remote Console
RETIRED: VMware Remote Console downloads require a Broadcom account. This package can no longer be maintained.
Version 12.0.5.22744900 · by VMware by Broadcom
Official site: techdocs.broadcom.com
About [Retired] VMware Remote Console
## This package has been retired.
This package has been retired because VMware Remote Console (VMRC) downloads now require authentication through the Broadcom support portal, making automated package updates impossible.
### VMware Remote Console is still available
VMRC is a free product that does not require a license key. However, downloads now require a Broadcom account.
**Version availability:**
- **VMRC 11.x - 12.x**: Available with standard vSphere license (works with vSphere 7.x and 8.x)
- **VMRC 13.x**: Requires VMware Cloud Foundation or vSphere Foundation entitlement (works with vSphere/VCF 9)
### How to get VMware Remote Console
1. Create a free account at [Broadcom Support Portal](https://support.broadcom.com)
2. Navigate to My Downloads and search for vSphere
3. Select the Drivers & Tools tab
4. Expand the version and download VMRC
For macOS users, VMRC can be installed directly from the App Store.
### Why this package cannot be maintained
Following Broadcom's acquisition of VMware, the direct download URLs were removed from public CDNs. Downloads now require authentication through the Broadcom support portal, making automated package updates impossible.
How to install [Retired] VMware Remote Console
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install retired-vmware-remote-console
- Open [Retired] VMware Remote Console once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is [Retired] VMware Remote Console free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to techdocs.broadcom.com, the developer's official site, where [Retired] VMware Remote Console is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of [Retired] VMware Remote Console?
The version listed here is 12.0.5.22744900, published /Date(1769. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install [Retired] VMware Remote Console from the command line?
With Chocolatey, run: choco install retired-vmware-remote-console. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is [Retired] VMware Remote Console safe?
[Retired] VMware Remote Console downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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