Vmware Workstation Pro 17 Info

This is the headline feature. Pro 17 now ships with a virtual Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 by default. Why does that matter? It allows you to run Windows 11 as a guest without any registry hacks or workarounds. For IT admins testing Windows 11 deployments, this is a lifesaver.

Since Broadcom acquired VMware, the website, downloads, and licensing are a mess. Finding the actual installer is a maze. Customer support response times for non-enterprise users have reportedly degraded. VMware Workstation Pro 17

You are a casual user running Linux on Windows occasionally, or you’re on an M-series Mac. Also, skip if you refuse to deal with Broadcom’s awkward licensing portal. This is the headline feature