Downloading the installer from third-party file-sharing sites is highly discouraged, as these files frequently bundle malware, spyware, or ransomware. Method 1: Download Directly from Your ESXi 6.0 Host
Modern OS environments disable TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1 by default. Because ESXi 6.0 relies on these older cryptographic protocols, the vSphere Client will throw a connection error ( The vSphere Client could not connect to... An unknown connection error occurred ).
If you have access to the media or are verifying a file, the official executable names for version 6.0 are: vSphere Client 6.0 Update 3 VMware-viclient-all-6.0.0-5112508.exe vSphere Client 6.0 Update 2a VMware-viclient-all-6.0.0-4437566.exe Broadcom Community Alternative Official Source (ESXi Host) If you already have an ESXi 6.0 host
Save and execute the installer ( VMware-viclient-all-6.0.0- .exe ). Method 2: Access via the Broadcom Support Portal vsphere client 6.0 download link
If you have an existing ESXi 6.0 environment, you can often download the client directly from the host:
Enter the IP address or Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) of your ESXi 6.0 host: http:// / Click the link that reads .
The legacy Windows desktop client was deprecated in vSphere 6.0 and completely removed in vSphere 6.5. Consider these modern built-in alternatives if you cannot download the desktop client: An unknown connection error occurred )
Avoid downloading .exe installers from unknown file-sharing blogs. They often contain malware. Where to Find the vSphere Client 6.0 Download Link
Every ESXi 6.0 host contains a built-in download link for the matching vSphere Client version. This method bypasses the need for an external internet connection or portal login. Open your web browser.
Finding an official download link for today is a bit like searching for a ghost in a machine. This version of the software officially reached its End of General Support on March 12, 2020 . The legacy Windows desktop client was deprecated in
Once you have downloaded the vSphere Client 6.0 installer, follow these steps to install it:
To perform a silent installation using the EXE installer: