Download [patched] Vsphere Client For Windows -

You cannot download the full vSphere Client directly from a public landing page; you must have an active VMware account.

Before you hit download, it is important to note the distinction: download vsphere client for windows

You now manage vSphere through the vSphere Client (HTML5) , which is accessed via a web browser rather than a local Windows installation. How to Access the Feature (Legacy Versions) You cannot download the full vSphere Client directly

Historically, the installer could be pulled directly from VMware's servers at http://vsphereclient.vmware.com/vsphereclient/VMware-viclient-all-6.0.0.exe . download vsphere client for windows

If you are setting up a single host and don't want to navigate the portal: