How to Download & Install VMware Workstation 16 Pro For Windows 10

If you have decided to install another operating system (OS) on your PC like macOS or Ubuntu then you will need to install VMware Workstation on your Windows 10 PC. So, in this guide, you are going to learn How to Download & Install VMware Workstation 16 Pro For Windows 10.

What is VMware Workstation Pro?

VMware Workstation Pro is a hosted hypervisor running on x64 versions of Windows and Linux operating systems (an x86 version of earlier releases was available); it allows users to set up virtual machines (VMs) on a single physical machine and use them simultaneously with the host machine.

Each virtual machine can run its own operating system, including versions of Microsoft Windows, Linux, BSD, and MS-DOS. VMware Workstation is being produced and marketed by VMware, Inc., a subsidiary of Dell Technologies. A free-of-charge version of VMware Workstation Player is available for non-commercial use. You need an operating system license to use proprietary systems such as Windows. Ready-made Linux VMs set up for various purposes are available from a variety of sources.

Meanwhile, VMware Workstation facilitates the bridge of existing host network adapters and the sharing of physical disc drives and USB devices with a virtual machine. It can simulate disc drives; an ISO image file can be mounted as a virtual optical disc drive, and virtual disc drives can be mounted as .vmdk files.

VMware Workstation Pro can save a virtual state at any time. These snapshots can be restored later, essentially restoring the virtual machine to the saved state, as it was and free of any post-snapshot damage to the VM. VMware Workstation provides the ability to group several virtual machines into an inventory folder. The machines in such a folder can then be turned on and off as a single object, which is useful for testing complex client-server environments.

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VMware Workstation 16 Pro Features

• New Guest Operating System Support
  • RHEL 8.2
  • Debian 10.5
  • Fedora 32
  • CentOS 8.2
  • SLE 15 SP2 GA
  • FreeBSD 11.4
  • ESXi 7.0
• Support for DirectX 11 and OpenGL 4.1 in the Guest
• Vulkan Render Support for Linux Workstation
• Sandboxed Graphics
• USB 3.1 Controller Support
• Larger VM
  • 32 virtual CPUs
  • 128 GB virtual memory
    Note: Running virtual machines with 32 vCPUs requires that your host and guest operating systems both support 32 logical processors.
  • 8 GB virtual graphics memory
• Dark Mode
• vSphere 7.0 Support
• Performance Improvements
• Improved Accessibility Support

How to Download VMware Workstation 16 Pro For Windows 10

Note: Please be aware that VMware Workstations are not freeware and can be purchased from the VMware Store. They do have a 30-day trial, so if you’re looking for a free version of the app, you can try the VMware Player, which is free for personal use.

Let’s get started. Installing the app is pretty straightforward. All you need to do is download the installer from the website, run it, and follow the instructions. Here are the following steps to download and install VMware Workstation 16 Pro For Windows 10:

Step 1. Click here to go to VMware’s official website.

Step 2. Click Download Now under Workstation 16 Pro for Windows. Good thing is that there is no signup process. Click and download begins. The software size is around 622 MB.

How to Install VMware Workstation 16 Pro For Windows 10

Step 1. When the VMware Workstation 16 Pro is downloaded, simply right-click on the file then select Run as administrator. If you are prompted, click Yes.

Step 2. The initial splash screen will appear. Wait for the process to complete.

Step 3. Click Next.

Next

Step 4. This time you should see the End User Licence Agreement dialog box. Check the “I accept the terms in the Licence Agreement” box and click Next to continue.

Step 5. Select the folder in which you would like to install the application. There is no harm in leaving the defaults as it is. Also, select the Enhanced Keyboard Driver check box. Click Next.

Step 6. Next, you are asked to select “Check for Updates” and “Help improve VMware Workstation Pro”. Do as you wish. I normally leave it to defaults that are unchecked. Click Next.

Step 7. Select the place you want the shortcut icons to be placed on your system to launch the application. Please select both the options, Desktop, and Start menu, and click Next.

Step 8. Click install to start the installation process.

install

Step 9. Wait for the installation process to complete.

Step 10. In the end, you will see the installation complete dialog box. Click Finish and you are done with the installation process. You may be asked to restart your computer. Click on Yes to restart.

Finish

Step 11. After the installation completes, you should see the VMware Workstation icon on the desktop. Double-click on it to launch the application.

Step 12. If you see the dialog box asking for a license key, click on trial, or enter the license key. If you don’t have the license key, you will have 30 days trial. Click on trial to start your trial.

Step 13. Now, you have successfully installed VMware Workstation 16 Pro on Windows 10.

VMware Workstation For Windows 10

That’s it. This guide was all about how to download and install VMware Workstation 16 Pro on Windows 10. At some point in time, if you wish to purchase the license key, you can enter the license key by going to Help->Enter the license key. You can enter the 25 character license key in the dialogue box below and click OK. Now you’ve got a licensed version of the program.