from the official Broadcom support portal.
Furthermore, if you are using a distribution with enabled in your BIOS/UEFI, the VMware modules will not load unless they are signed. You will need to generate a machine-owner key (MOK), sign the modules, and enroll the key into your system during a reboot to get virtual machines functioning properly. Broadcom Transition and Free Licensing vmwareworkstation176024238078x8664bundle full
VMware regularly updates Workstation to address bugs, enhance performance, and add features. Users can expect continued support for the latest operating systems, hardware, and technologies, ensuring that VMware Workstation remains a viable and valuable tool for years to come. from the official Broadcom support portal
VMware Workstation 17.6.0.24238078 (x86_64 Bundle): A Technical Overview vmware-workstation-17.6.0-24238078.x86_64.bundle To install this specific build, users typically need
The x86_64 .bundle file is a self-extracting shell script that handles the setup of VMware's proprietary drivers and kernel modules. To install this specific build, users typically need to grant execution permissions to the bundle and run it with root privileges. The software requires a 64-bit Intel or AMD processor with virtualization support enabled in the BIOS/UEFI. Modern Linux kernels (6.x series) are supported, though users may need to install the build-essential and linux-headers packages to compile the necessary vmmon and vmnet modules during the initial setup. Key Features of the 17.6.0 Build
: Confirms the package contains the complete hypervisor suite, including the core virtualization engine, virtual networking management tools, and all necessary guest operating system utilities (VMware Tools).