Run the installer with root privileges:
On modern Linux distributions (like Ubuntu 22.04 or later), you may encounter an error stating that "Virtual Machine Monitor" or "Virtual Network Device" failed to compile. This is because the Workstation 16 modules sometimes struggle with newer Linux kernels.
VMware uses a universal .bundle script format to distribute its software for Linux operating systems.
cd ~/Downloads ls -l VMware-Workstation*
For Linux users, this tool provides a secure, isolated environment for testing software, setting up labs, or running legacy applications without affecting the host system. What's New in VMware Workstation 16 for Linux?
sudo dnf groupinstall "Development Tools" sudo dnf install kernel-devel-$(uname -r) kernel-headers Use code with caution. Step 3: Install VMware Workstation 16
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sudo apt update sudo apt install build-essential linux-headers-$(uname -r) Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard : chmod +x VMware-Workstation-Full-16.x.x.x86_64.bundle Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard Run the Installer : sudo ./VMware-Workstation-Full-16.x.x.x86_64.bundle Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard Important Notes Downloading and installing VMware Workstation Player
To fix this, you must use the community-maintained patches to compile the modules successfully:
Your system must have development tools installed to compile VMware kernel modules ( vmmon and netif ).
: You can also navigate to the official VMware download archive using a browser, locate the Linux version, and download it directly.
Before proceeding with the installation, ensure your Linux system meets the minimum hardware and software prerequisites.
VMware Workstation 16 brought significant improvements to the Linux landscape:
→ The kernel was compiled with a different GCC. Fix: Install matching GCC version or ignore warning (usually safe).
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