If you haven’t updated since 17.5.x, you are missing out on significant changes.
April 19, 2026 Category: Virtualization / Software Review Reading Time: 7 minutes VMware Workstation Pro v17.6.1 Build 24319023 -...
Build enforces this licensing model. When you install, you will be prompted to enter a license key or select "Free for Personal Use." There is no functional difference between Free and Paid—honor system applies. If you haven’t updated since 17
Warning for Windows 11 Hosts: Ensure "Virtualization-Based Security" (VBS) and "Hyper-V" are not conflicting. Workstation Pro can run alongside Hyper-V in "WHP" mode but with a performance penalty. For best results, disable Hyper-V. If you haven’t updated since 17.5.x