Fusion has a built-in software updater that checks for updates to Fusion and VMware Tools and downloads and installs the updates.
When the Automatically check for updates check box is selected in , Fusion checks for updates each time it starts. If Fusion detects a new version, it displays the Software Update window. The Software Update window has the following options.
Verify that the Automatically check for updates check box is selected in .
Although Fusion can shut down your running virtual machines as part of this procedure, VMware recommends that you manually shut down or suspend your virtual machines before you begin.