Install VMware Workstation Pro on Linux + Fix vmmon, gcc & All Errors (Full Guide)

VMware Workstation is the most popular desktop virtualization software, where we can run multiple operating systems on a single physical computer. Instead of installing another system directly on another computer, it's very usable for testing any operating system on a single pc without affecting our host pc, it's available for operating systems Windows, Linux, and macOS.

While installing VMware Workstation on a Windows operating system is easy, installing it on a Linux system presents significant challenges; resolving one issue often leads to another. So, today we will learn how to install VMware Workstation on Linux, addressing and fixing any issues that arise during the installation process one by one.

Download the VMware Workstation Pro

Download the VMware Workstation from the official website, open this https://www.vmware.com/products/desktop-hypervisor/workstation-and-fusion. It will open the VMware official website. Here, simply click DOWNLOAD NOW

It will redirect to the Broadcom Login page if you don't have an account. Create a new account first; it's completely free of cost. Then simply log in to it,

After clicking on login, it will open the Dashboard. here clink on My Downloads-

In the My Downloads page, click on Free Software Downloads available HERE

It will open Free Downloads page, and free software is available here. At the bottom, you will find VMware Workstation Pro; click on it.

It will open Products page for different operating systems, and choose the latest version for your operating system

After that, also choose the latest release version-

Then simply click on the Download button, and the download will start in a few seconds-

Install VMware Workstation on Linux

1. Open the terminal in the Downloads folder and proceed with the command-

          ls

2. Copy the VMware Workstation file name, and give execute permission on it-

        chmod 777 (paste the file name here)

3. Now install it with this command-

          sudo ./(paste the file name here)

Within a few seconds, the installation will complete, and it will be found in the application menu.

Next Process will be in the upcoming post.

You can also watch the video for the process-