: Some users reported issues with the Escape key not registering in VMs, often caused by interference from third-party Mac apps like BetterTouchTool .
As of , VMware (now part of Broadcom) has made the current versions of Fusion Pro free for all users , including commercial and educational use. While 11.5.3 is legacy software, you can find official documentation and help through the Broadcom Support Portal . VMware Fusion Pro 11.5.3
: A known "purgeable space" bug on Catalina host systems could prevent Fusion from utilizing available disk space. : Some users reported issues with the Escape
: Designed for Intel-based Macs ; it does not support Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3 chips). Key Features and Improvements : A known "purgeable space" bug on Catalina
VM Fusion not able to use purgeable space - Broadcom Community
: New security features in macOS Mojave and Catalina sometimes required disabling System Integrity Protection (SIP) to resolve USB device recognition issues. Modern Availability