diff --git a/common/rfb/CConnection.cxx b/common/rfb/CConnection.cxx
index 3a6b744..fcad405 100644
--- a/common/rfb/CConnection.cxx
+++ b/common/rfb/CConnection.cxx
@@ -604,8 +604,10 @@
     encodings.push_back(pseudoEncodingDesktopSize);
     encodings.push_back(pseudoEncodingExtendedDesktopSize);
   }
-  if (supportsLEDState)
+  if (supportsLEDState) {
     encodings.push_back(pseudoEncodingLEDState);
+    encodings.push_back(pseudoEncodingVMwareLEDState);
+  }
 
   encodings.push_back(pseudoEncodingDesktopName);
   encodings.push_back(pseudoEncodingLastRect);