About This File
VMware Workstation Player 17.6.0.61175, released on September 3, 2024, is a desktop virtualization application that allows users to run multiple operating systems simultaneously on a single computer without rebooting. This version introduces support for new guest and host operating systems, including:
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New Guest Operating Systems:
- Windows Server 2025
- Windows 11 Version 23H2
- Ubuntu 24.04
- Fedora 40
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New Host Operating Systems:
- Windows Server 2025
- Windows 11 Version 23H2
- Ubuntu 24.04
- Fedora 40
Notable changes in this release include the removal of legacy VMTools ISOs by default, which are still available for download, and the end-of-life status for Bluetooth hub passthrough support and physical host parallel ports support on Windows.
Known Issues and Resolutions
- CentOS 9 Stream with kernel versions later than 5.14.0-432 is not supported.
- Upgrading from versions earlier than 17.6 will not be automatic for Windows hosts due to a migration to Broadcom services; users must download and install the new version manually.
- Issues with multi-monitor setups may occur, reverting to a single screen in certain hardware configurations.
- Several performance issues have been resolved, including slow virtual machine performance on Windows hosts for non-administrator users and installation errors on Linux hosts with kernel version 6.8
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Security Updates
This release also includes updates to key libraries:
- OpenSSL has been updated to 3.0.14
- Expat has been updated to 2.6.2
- 7zip has been updated to 23.01
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VMware Workstation Player 17.6.0.61175 is available for free for personal use, making it a convenient tool for testing new operating systems and software in a safe, isolated environment.
