New Update VMware Workstation 17.6 / 17.6.1 / 17.6.2 / 17.6.3

[simmerskool]

VMware Workstation Pro 17.6.1 | 10 OCT 2024 | Build 24319023​

VMware Workstation 17.6.1 Pro Release Notes

docs.vmware.com

Direct download link: CDS Repository - /build/mts/release/bora-24319023/publish/cds/vmw-desktop/ws/17.6.1/24319023/windows/core

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VMware Workstation Player 17.6.1 | 10 OCT 2024 | Build 24319023​

VMware Workstation 17.6.1 Player Release Notes

docs.vmware.com

can you just update 17.6.0 to 17.6.1 from VM app? Not running VMware today, I had a weird issue yesterday but I may start separate thread if I can't resolve it today...

 

[silversurfer]

can you just update 17.6.0 to 17.6.1 from VM app? Not running VMware today, I had a weird issue yesterday but I may start separate thread if I can't resolve it today...

I had issues previously while installing from the VMware app... so this time I just downloaded the installer from here CDS Repository - /build/mts/release/bora-24319023/publish/cds/vmw-desktop/ws/17.6.1/24319023/windows/core
Then unpack the archive.tar and you will get the installer.exe, after that manually installation... in my case, no issues so far

 

[SeriousHoax]

I had issues previously while installing from the VMware app... so this time I just downloaded the installer from here CDS Repository - /build/mts/release/bora-24319023/publish/cds/vmw-desktop/ws/17.6.1/24319023/windows/core
Then unpack the archive.tar and you will get the installer.exe, after that manually installation... in my case, no issues so far

Same. Did it yesterday and did it for the previous two updates also. Everything went fine.

 

[simmerskool]

I had issues previously while installing from the VMware app... so this time I just downloaded the installer from here CDS Repository - /build/mts/release/bora-24319023/publish/cds/vmw-desktop/ws/17.6.1/24319023/windows/core
Then unpack the archive.tar and you will get the installer.exe, after that manually installation... in my case, no issues so far

I didn't have time to respond / update yesterday. I opened VMware 17.6.0 | help | software updates -- it found 17.6.1 and said it could only update from app v17.6 or later, ok, so I hit [download & install] and it did update ok here on my win10. One of things it said specifically during install was about updating linux features (paraphrase). In VM_linux today...

 

[simmerskool]

Running VMw 17.6.1 aok and running Manjaro linux which I installed 3 or 4 days ago. I noticed tonight that I could copy & paste from Guest to Host and visa versa, and I thought I was isolated. I opened VM | Settings | Options | Guest Isolation and found that both copy & paste boxes were ENABLED! I don't know (or recall) if prior versions were default with this disabled, but 8 previous VMs created with v16 (or v15) have this disabled. I know that I did not Enable them in this linux VM. I may have forgotten but had been thinking disabled is default, so suggest you check if this isolation is important to you. And what is the "threat level" of having copy & paste enabled.

 

[silversurfer]

New Version VMware Workstation Pro 17.6.2

What's New

Free Licensing Model

• VMware Workstiation Pro no longer requires a license key and is now free for commercial, educational, and personal use.

Bug Fixes

• VMware Workstation Pro 17.6.2 provides various bug fixes requested by customers.

VMware Workstation 17.6.2 Pro Release Notes

techdocs.broadcom.com

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Direct download link: CDS Repository - /build/mts/release/bora-24409262/publish/cds/vmw-desktop/ws/17.6.2/24409262/windows/core
As already mentioned, just use 7-zip (or other software) to open the file archive.tar and then you will see the installer.exe

 

[simmerskool]

New Version VMware Workstation Pro 17.6.2

View attachment 286654

VMware Workstation 17.6.2 Pro Release Notes

techdocs.broadcom.com

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Direct download link: CDS Repository - /build/mts/release/bora-24409262/publish/cds/vmw-desktop/ws/17.6.2/24409262/windows/core
As already mentioned, just use 7-zip (or other software) to open the file archive.tar and then you will see the installer.exe

so I'm running 17.6.1 and I just happened to check for updates yesterday and it said "no updates" other than VMware_Tools which recently updated. User has to download this file, ie, VMw will not update itself from 17.6.1?

 

[harlan4096]

I got the update without isses...

 

[silversurfer]

so I'm running 17.6.1 and I just happened to check for updates yesterday and it said "no updates" other than VMware_Tools which recently updated. User has to download this file, ie, VMw will not update itself from 17.6.1?

Well, in my case the option "check for updates" found the new version 17.6.2, just take a look to the screenshot below:



If doesn't work for you then either waiting a few days or downloading manually from the link in post #26
I didn't found a download link from the homepage, it's might hidden for some reason...

 

[simmerskool]

Well, in my case the option "check for updates" found the new version 17.6.2, just take a look to the screenshot below:

View attachment 286663

If doesn't work for you then either waiting a few days or downloading manually from the link in post #26
I didn't found a download link from the homepage, it's might hidden for some reason...

BIG THANKS! checked again today Help | Software Updates and I now see the same as you. I recall in the past VMware updated smoothly without any hiccups.

 

[simmerskool]

...and the update to 17.6.2 was as smooth as I was hoping it would be

 

[silversurfer]

Broadcom announced new VMware updates for Workstation Pro and Workstation Player under version 17.6.2. The update makes the former free for not just personal users but also commercial and educational users. It also fixes crashing and freezing issues on Windows 11 and Linux.

Latest VMware update is free with no license, fixes Windows 11 and Linux freezes, crashes

VMware Workstation Pro and Player received new updates today with fixes for freezes and crash issues on Windows and Linux.

www.neowin.net

 

[silversurfer]

VMware Workstation Pro 17.6.3 (Released: March 4, 2025)

What's New​

• The 17.6.3 release resolves CVE-2025-22224 and CVE-2025-22226. For more information on these vulnerabilities and their impact on Broadcom products, see VMSA-2025-0004.
• VMware Workstation Pro no longer requires a license key and is now free for commercial, educational, and personal use.
• VMware Workstation Pro 17.6.3 provides various bug fixes requested by customers.

VMware Workstation 17.6.3 Pro Release Notes

techdocs.broadcom.com

 

[simmerskool]

VMware Workstation Pro 17.6.3 (Released: March 4, 2025)

VMware Workstation 17.6.3 Pro Release Notes

techdocs.broadcom.com

has anyone DL'd and "tested" VMware Workstation Pro 17.6.3 yet??

 

[silversurfer]

has anyone DL'd and "tested" VMware Workstation Pro 17.6.3 yet??

Yes, here does work well same as previous version(s)



Security fixes (CVE-2025-22224 and CVE-2025-22226) therefore it's highly recommended installing the new version 17.6.3

Support Content Notification - Support Portal - Broadcom support portal

support.broadcom.com

 

[Zartarra]

Same here. No issues with the latest version .

 

[silversurfer]

Users are now forced to log in and manually check Broadcom's website for updates, download the correct version, and install it themselves, making it frustrating for customers who expect a seamless experience.

"To update your VMware Workstation Pro, you'll need to manually download the latest installer from the Broadcom support portal. It's worth noting that this change has caused frustration among users, as it was implemented without prior notice," reads a post to the Broadcom community forums.

While VMware Workstation continues to function, this broken update system may cause users to miss important bug fixes or security patches, especially when it is not apparent that the automatic update feature is broken until you try to use it.

Broadcom has not yet issued a public statement or workaround for the issue, and BleepingComputer has confirmed it is still broken in VMware Workstation 17.6.3, the latest software version.

BleepingComputer contacted Broadcom with questions about the change but has not received a response.

VMware Workstation auto-updates broken after Broadcom URL redirect

VMware Workstation users report that the software's automatic update functionality is broken after Broadcom redirected the download URL to its generic support page, triggering certificate errors.

www.bleepingcomputer.com

 

[Zero Knowledge]

VMware is a prime example of how corporations destroy a heavily used product after buying it. Sad

 

[SeriousHoax]

VMware Workstation auto-updates broken after Broadcom URL redirect

VMware Workstation users report that the software's automatic update functionality is broken after Broadcom redirected the download URL to its generic support page, triggering certificate errors.

www.bleepingcomputer.com

I realized it a few days ago when I visited that direct download link site but was redirected to a broadcom website. It's so frustrating.

 

[simmerskool]

yes this seems really confusing (at least for me fwiw) I have 17.6.3 build-24583834 and I get the same error shown in link when I hit Software Updates. Then to make it worse I start cycling from Broadcom support page to the next, and it's circular and I never get to download page or it wants me to login. I thought logins ended when Workstation went free. Is there a direct link to download page, or do you have to login somehow...