Technical support for version 12.x has officially ended. Users on modern operating systems (like Windows 11) are encouraged to use current releases, such as VMware Workstation 25H2 , which no longer require a license key. Installation Files The specific installer filenames for this build are: VMWare Workstation Pro 25H2u1 Download | TechPowerUp
: It installs directly onto a host OS (Windows/Linux) rather than running on "bare metal" like VMware ESXi. full vmware workstation pro 1259 build 7535481 x64 top
VMs created in version 12.5.9 are easily portable to other VMware products, including vSphere or VMware Fusion for Mac. System Requirements (x64) Technical support for version 12
While VMware Workstation is now free for personal use via the Broadcom Support Portal, version 12.5.9 is often preferred for: such as VMware Workstation 25H2