Vmware Workstation 16 =link= Download Linux File

VMware requires specific build tools and kernel headers to compile its kernel modules ( vmmon and vmnet ). Open your terminal and run the command matching your distribution. For Ubuntu / Debian / Linux Mint

Since Broadcom acquired VMware, the download process has shifted to the Broadcom Support Portal Official Portal : Register for a free account at the Broadcom Support Portal to access downloads. Direct Link (Search) Vmware Workstation 16 Download Linux

Arch Linux users can install VMware Workstation from the Arch User Repository (AUR) using the vmware-workstation package. The AUR PKGBUILD automatically handles dependency resolution, which on Manjaro may require manually solving kernel header dependencies. VMware requires specific build tools and kernel headers

For Fedora 34+, CentOS, or Rocky Linux:

Enter your computer's BIOS/UEFI settings during reboot and completely disable Secure Boot. Direct Link (Search) Arch Linux users can install

: You can also navigate to the official VMware download archive using a browser, locate the Linux version, and download it directly.

Linux treats downloaded .bundle binaries as text or non-executable files by default. You must grant execution permissions to the installer via the terminal. Open your terminal emulator. Change your directory to where the file was saved: cd ~/Downloads Use code with caution. Make the bundle file executable using the chmod command: chmod +x VMware-Workstation-Full-16.*.bundle Use code with caution. Step 3: Running the Installer