VMware vSphere Client 6.0 is a legacy product that reached its End of General Support on March 12, 2020. Because VMware has transitioned to the Broadcom Support Portal , direct public download links from the original vmware.com
Once you have downloaded the vSphere Client 6.0 installer, follow these steps to install it:
There are two official, safe methods to get the vSphere Client 6.0 Windows installer (often called the C# client or thick client).
Note: Windows 11 requires running the installer in Compatibility Mode. Prerequisites vsphere client 6.0 download link
Type https:// /ui into any HTML5 browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge) to manage standalone hosts.
For administrators managing legacy VMware environments, finding a reliable can be challenging, as VMware (now Broadcom) has shifted focus to the HTML5-based vSphere Client. However, for managing ESXi 6.0 hosts, the thick client ( VpxClient.exe ) remains an essential tool.
To download the software officially, you must log into the with an account mapped to your company's active or historical VMware licenses. 1. Direct Download via ESXi Host (Recommended Method) VMware vSphere Client 6
| Version | File Name | File Size (Approx.) | Build Number | |---------|-----------|---------------------|---------------| | vSphere Client 6.0 (Base) | VMware-viclient-all-6.0.0-2502222.exe | ~350 MB | 2502222 | | vSphere Client 6.0 (Alternative) | VMware-viclient-all-6.0.0-3562874.exe | ~350 MB | 3562874 | | vSphere Client 6.0 Update 3 | VMware-viclient-all-6.0.0-5112508.exe | ~350 MB | 5112508 |
The vSphere Thick Client (C# client) is no longer supported for managing vSphere 6.5 or newer environments. Starting with vCenter 6.5 and ESXi 6.5, VMware fully transitioned to the web-based HTML5 client, and the thick client cannot connect to these newer versions.
If you cannot see vSphere 6.0 because it is end-of-life, you may need to enable "Show EOL Products" in the portal settings (look for a checkbox near the search bar). Prerequisites Type https:// /ui into any HTML5 browser
Below are the primary resources and direct download paths for the vSphere Client 6.0.
Note: You must have a valid entitlement (license) associated with your account to access these legacy downloads.
A Flash-based interface for managing vCenter 6.0 (Requires a specialized browser environment due to Adobe Flash retirement).
Managing individual ESXi hosts, quick tasks, and direct access.
Select under the "VMware vCenter Desktop Client" section and click Install . Popular Version Versions and File Names