thanks for the reply, but I didn't get any license keys for the fusion 8.5
it just worked, and on the side of [ Menu Bar > VMware Fusion > License... > ] it says "30 evaluation days left" , I am thinking it picks that based on some cache information . . . I do have a space to paste the license key but I think thats if I am about to purchase the actual key.
any other thoughts . . . ?