| Issue | Workaround | |------------|----------------| | Drag-and-drop from host to Linux guest fails on Wayland hosts. | Use SCP, shared folders, or switch to X11 session. | | Clone from snapshot using “Full clone” fails with thin-provisioned disks. | Use “Linked clone” or convert disk type after clone. | | High DPI scaling issues on Windows host with 4K monitors. | Set high DPI override in compatibility settings. |
Use VMware vTPM (Virtual Trusted Platform Module) 2.0 to encrypt VMs. Even if someone steals your .vmx and .vmdk files, they cannot boot the VM without the password.
Run a full Kubernetes cluster on your laptop. Use the vmrun commands to spin up three Ubuntu Server VMs, install K3s, and test your Helm charts—all offline without cloud costs.
(Note: This is a maintenance release — no major UI overhaul or large new features.) VMware Workstation Pro v17.6.1 Build 24319023 -...
If you are wondering whether to upgrade to Build 24319023, here are the features that make this version indispensable.
| Aspect | Details | |--------|---------| | Version | 17.6.1 | | Build Number | 24319023 | | Release Date | October 2024 (approx.) | | Type | Maintenance / Security Release | | Host OS Support | Windows 11 23H2/24H2, Windows Server 2022, Linux kernels up to 6.6 |
The biggest invisible fix. Earlier versions of Workstation 17 had trouble with the latest Windows 11 24H2 update (specifically with VBS – Virtualization-Based Security). Build 24319023 includes optimized Hyper-V emulation, allowing nested virtualization to run smoother on hosts that have Core Isolation or Memory Integrity enabled. Use VMware vTPM (Virtual Trusted Platform Module) 2
Step 1: Run the Installer
Right-click the downloaded .exe file and select Run as administrator.
Step 2: Initial Setup
Step 3: Custom Setup
Step 4: Shortcuts
Step 5: Installation
Step 6: License Key (Crucial Update)
Step 7: Finish