Vmware Workstation 16 Download Linux ^new^ Jun 2026

Workstation 16 requires a license. Free 30-day trial keys are available during install. If you have a paid key for version 16, it works. Version 17 keys do not work with 16.

Use the product search bar to locate . Filter the release versions to locate Version 16.x .

Read and accept the VMware Workstation and VMware OVF Tool license terms. Vmware Workstation 16 Download Linux

sudo ./VMware-Workstation-Full-16.x.x-xxxxxx.x86_64.bundle

Ultimate Guide to Downloading and Installing VMware Workstation 16 Pro on Linux Workstation 16 requires a license

Before executing the installer, you must update your package repository and install essential development tools. Select the command block corresponding to your Linux distribution: For Ubuntu / Debian / Linux Mint

Community patches are available on GitHub (such as the mkubecek/vmware-host-modules repository). Clone the repository branch corresponding to your Workstation version, compile the modules manually using make , and install them via sudo make install . Issue 2: Secure Boot Blocks VMware Modules Version 17 keys do not work with 16

Read and accept both the VMware Workstation Agreement and the VMware OVF Tool component agreement.

egrep -c '(vmx|svm)' /proc/cpuinfo

Run the VMware uninstaller:

Restart your computer and follow the blue UEFI MOK screen prompts to enroll your key using the password you created. Sign the vmmon and vmnet binaries using your enrolled key.