Vmware Workstation Pro V17.6.1 Build 24319023 -... Portable May 2026

VMware Workstation Pro v17.6.1 is a maintenance release that improves stability, enhances guest OS support for Windows 11 and Server 2025, and brings official free licensing for personal use. The update introduces improved vTPM performance, local VM auto-start, and removes features like Unity mode and certain hardware passthroughs. For the full release notes, visit Broadcom TechDocs. VMware Workstation 17.6.1 Pro Release Notes

• Bug Fixes: Resolutions for specific crashes or hangs reported by the user base.
• Security Patches: Mitigation of potential vulnerabilities to keep your host and guest systems safe.
• Guest OS Compatibility: Continued improvements for the latest Windows and Linux distributions.

VMware Tools: Includes updates for VMware Tools to improve guest OS performance, graphics acceleration, and shared folder reliability across Windows and Linux guests. VMware Workstation Pro v17.6.1 Build 24319023 -...

Warning for Windows 11 Hosts: Ensure "Virtualization-Based Security" (VBS) and "Hyper-V" are not conflicting. Workstation Pro can run alongside Hyper-V in "WHP" mode but with a performance penalty. For best results, disable Hyper-V. VMware Workstation Pro v17

New "vmcli" Tool: A powerful command-line utility for managing VMs, creating templates, and modifying settings via terminal. Bug Fixes: Resolutions for specific crashes or hangs

Recommended Hardware for Pro Use

• CPU: Intel Core i7/i9 12th gen or AMD Ryzen 7/9 (8+ cores).
• RAM: 32 GB DDR4/DDR5 (to run 4-5 simultaneous VMs).
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060+ or AMD Radeon RX 6000+ for GPU passthrough.
• Storage: NVMe SSD (Gen 4) with at least 512 GB free.