: Support for DirectX 11 and OpenGL 4.3 for 3D accelerated workloads. Why Upgrade to v17.6.1?
The primary focus of this build was resolving stability issues and incorrect OS detection during the virtual machine creation process.
To run build 24319023 effectively, your hardware should meet the following specifications provided by the official documentation : : 64-bit x86/AMD64 CPU launched in 2011 or later. vmware workstation pro v1761 build 24319023
: Full support for Windows Server 2025 and Ubuntu 24.04 as both host and guest operating systems.
: While the host needs at least 8GB (16GB recommended), each individual virtual machine can be allocated up to 128GB of RAM and 32 virtual CPUs . : Support for DirectX 11 and OpenGL 4
: In a major policy shift, Broadcom now offers VMware Workstation Pro at no charge for personal, educational, and non-commercial use.
: A powerful command-line utility that allows users to manage virtual machines (create, start, or modify settings) directly via the Windows command prompt or Linux terminal. To run build 24319023 effectively, your hardware should
: Previously, the "New Virtual Machine" wizard often misidentified Windows 11 24H2 ISO images as Windows Server 2025. This build fixes that detection error, ensuring the correct Easy Install profile is applied.