| Version | Release Year | Notable Guest OS Support | Host OS Support (examples) | |---------|--------------|--------------------------|----------------------------| | 17.x | 2022–present | Windows 11, Server 2022, modern Linux | Win 10/11, Linux 4.13+ | | 16.x | 2020 | Windows 10 (early), Server 2019 | Win 10, Linux 4.11–5.x | | 15.x | 2018 | Windows 10 1803, Ubuntu 18.04 | Win 8/10, Linux 3.10+ | | 14.x | 2017 | Windows 10 1703 | Win 7/8/10, Linux 3.10+ | | 12.x | 2015 | Windows 10 1507, OS X guests (unofficial) | Win 7/8, Linux 2.6+ |
To understand which older version you need, it helps to categorize the software by era. VMware has released numerous iterations, but a few stand out as significant milestones in the lifecycle of . vmware workstation pro older versions
Older versions of VMware Workstation Pro, such as or 15 , are frequently sought after for their specific hardware and software compatibility profiles: | Version | Release Year | Notable Guest
This guide is maintained for systems administrators, reverse engineers, and IT historians. Always verify your licensing rights with Broadcom before downloading older software. Always verify your licensing rights with Broadcom before
Finding official installers for legacy versions has become more complex following Broadcom's acquisition of VMware: