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VMware Workstation 16 — Download & Install on Linux (Detailed Guide)

Overview

VMware Workstation 16 is a Type-2 hypervisor for running multiple x86/x86_64 virtual machines on a Linux desktop. This guide covers downloading the installer, system requirements, installation steps, kernel module build troubleshooting, licensing, and tips for configuring guest VMs.

Note on License Keys
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. Vmware Workstation 16 Download Linux

Step 3: Installing VMware Workstation 16 on Linux

Method A: GUI Installation (Easiest)

1. Navigate to your Downloads folder.
2. Right-click the .bundle file → Properties → Permissions → Check “Allow executing file as program.”
3. Double-click the file. The VMware installer wizard will launch.
4. Accept the license, choose “Install for all users” (requires sudo), and select the install path (default /usr/lib/vmware).

Unattended / silent install

• Use the --console and --required flags plus an answer file for automated installs. Example:

  sudo ./VMware-Workstation-Full-16*.bundle --console --required --eulas-agreed
  

• You can pass license key via vmware-installer or configure post-install scripts.