Download Vmware Workstation Player ~repack~ (2024)

To download VMware Workstation Player (now largely superseded by Workstation Pro for personal use), you must navigate the Broadcom Support Portal

Cons of the Download Process

• Mandatory account creation – This is the biggest friction point. Before Broadcom acquired VMware (late 2023), you could download without an account. Now, you must register.
• Confusing website layout – Broadcom’s portal is widely criticized for poor UX. Finding the correct "Workstation Player" among Pro, Fusion, and legacy products takes effort.
• No direct link for scripting – Automated downloads are difficult; you must accept a license agreement via web form.

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For Linux:

Processor: A 64-bit x86 CPU with at least a 1.3 GHz core speed is required. Mandatory account creation – This is the biggest

Verifying the download (security best practices)

1. Check HTTPS and domain (official VMware site).
2. Verify digital signature (Windows): right‑click installer → Properties → Digital Signatures → verify VMware, Inc.
3. Verify checksums (Linux or any OS): compare SHA256 checksum from VMware’s site with locally computed checksum:

   Player is Gone: Discontinued in May 2024; official support ended November 2025. Pro is Free: I can provide a step-by-step installation guide or