Workstation 15.5.7 - Download Upd Vmware
To download VMware Workstation 15.5.7, you must now navigate the Broadcom support portal, as the legacy VMware download pages have been migrated following Broadcom's acquisition of the company. While version 15.5.7 is an older release from late 2020, it remains a critical choice for users running older 64-bit hardware or specific legacy operating systems that are not fully optimized for newer versions like Workstation 17 Pro. How to Download VMware Workstation 15.5.7
Since VMware has transitioned to a new distribution model, the official binaries are hosted within the Broadcom Support Portal.
Register a Broadcom Account: You must create a free account on the Broadcom registration page to access downloads. Download Vmware Workstation 15.5.7
Navigate to Downloads: Once logged in, go to the "My Downloads" section and search for "VMware Workstation Pro".
Select the Version: Look for the "VMware Workstation Pro 15.0" category. Within the list of releases, locate and select 15.5.7. To download VMware Workstation 15
Download the Installer: The file for Windows is typically named VMware-workstation-full-15.5.7-17171714.exe.
Note on Licensing: As of March 2025, VMware Workstation Pro is available at no cost for personal, educational, and commercial use, and no license key is required for these newer use cases. Download & Install VMware Workstation Pro [25H2] Step 4: Choose your platform Click the appropriate
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Step 4: Choose your platform
Click the appropriate installer:
- Windows →
.exefile (~500 MB) - Linux →
.bundlefile (~450 MB)
Direct Checksums (Windows .exe)
- MD5:
8f3e2b1c9a0d5e6f7g8h9i0j1k2l3m4n - SHA256:
b5c4a3f2e1d0c9b8a7f6e5d4c3b2a10987654321fedcba0987654321abcdef0
Replace with actual hashes from VMware/Broadcom when available.
On Windows 10/11
- Right-click the
.exeand select "Run as Administrator." - The installer may warn about "Driver signing" or "Windows Defender." Click "Install anyway."
- Choose "Typical" installation unless you need specific network features.
- Crucial step: During the network configuration step, ensure "Virtual Network Editor" is set to restore NAT settings automatically.
- Reboot your host machine.
Issue 1: "Unable to install all drivers" on Windows 11 Host
Fix: This occurs because Windows 11 blocks old unsigned drivers. You must disable Hyper-V and Core Isolation (Memory Integrity).
- Go to Windows Security → Device Security → Core Isolation → Turn off Memory Integrity.
- Reboot.
- Run the VMware installer again as Administrator.