sudo vmware-installer -l # List products sudo vmware-installer -u vmware-workstation Or directly:
As VMware continues to support the Linux community (despite the Broadcom acquisition), build 24238078 stands as a reliable, secure release. Keep the .bundle file backed up—it’s your offline installation key for consistent deployments across any x86_64 Linux distribution.
Build 24238078 also deprecates older kernel modules that caused compilation errors on systems like Fedora 39/40, Ubuntu 24.04, and Arch Linux. Before executing the bundle, always verify file integrity. VMware publishes checksums on their download portal. For VMware-Workstation---17.6.0-24238078.x86_64.bundle , use: VMware-Workstation---17.6.0-24238078.x86-64.bundle
# SHA256 sum (example – always obtain from official site) sha256sum VMware-Workstation---17.6.0-24238078.x86_64.bundle Typical output:
| Feature | Improvement in 17.6.0 | |---------|------------------------| | Linux Kernel Support | Officially supports kernels up to 6.6.x | | Wayland Integration | Improved clipboard and drag-and-drop | | Vulkan Renderer | Enhanced 3D acceleration for DX11/OpenGL 4.3 | | Security Fixes | Patches for CVE-2024-3887 (host privilege escalation) | | Windows 11 24H2 | Seamless guest OS support | Before executing the bundle, always verify file integrity
sudo /usr/lib/vmware/bin/vmware-vmx --new-sn xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx Where xxxxx is your Workstation Pro key. Absolutely—for anyone running Linux kernel 6.5+ or needing Windows 11 24H2 guests. The .bundle installer, while unusual for newcomers, exemplifies Unix flexibility: a single executable that manages dependencies, modules, and deployment without tainting system package managers.
sudo ./VMware-Workstation---17.6.0-24238078.x86_64.bundle --ignore-errors --required --console --eulas-agreed --set-setting vmware-workstation serialNumber SKIP After installation, the first launch triggers module compilation: Absolutely—for anyone running Linux kernel 6
In the ever-evolving landscape of desktop virtualization, VMware Workstation remains a gold standard for professionals who need to run multiple operating systems natively on a single Linux or Windows machine. With the release of version 17.6.0 , build number 24238078 , VMware has introduced critical performance improvements, security patches, and updated kernel support for the latest Linux distributions.