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Step to install VMware Workstation on a Linux system.

Step to install VMware Workstation on a Linux system.

Step to install VMware Workstation on a Linux system.

Step by step to install VMware Workstation on a Linux system like Debian/Ubuntu.


Download VMware Workstation Bundle File (Need broadcom.com account)

  1. Go to the official VMware download page: VMware Workstation Pro

  2. Choose required option for your system and download the .bundle file.

    • Example: VMware-Workstation-Full-17.6.4-24832109.x86_64.bundle
  3. Save it in /Downloads.

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Prepare the System

Open a terminal and run:

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sudo apt update
sudo apt install build-essential linux-headers-$(uname -r) -y
  • build-essential: needed to compile kernel modules.
  • linux-headers: required for VMware kernel modules.

Make the Bundle Executable

Navigate to the folder where you downloaded the bundle and run:

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cd ~/Downloads
chmod +x VMware-Workstation-Full-17.6.4-24832109.x86_64.bundle

Run the Installer

Run the installer with:

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sudo ./VMware-Workstation-Full-17.6.4-24832109.x86_64.bundle

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Launch VMware Workstation

After installation, launch VMware:

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Thank Your

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