Here’s a draft for a download verification guide or content piece for VMware Workstation Player 15.5.7:
Once you have the verified installer on your system (Windows 10/8.1/7), follow this installation checklist.
The safest source is the official archive. Follow these steps precisely:
Step 1: Go to the Broadcom Support Portal: support.broadcom.com vmware workstation player 155 7 download verified
Step 2: If you don’t have an account, register for a free one (even for free Player, registration is required). Use a valid email.
Step 3: Once logged in, navigate to "My Downloads" → "Find a Product".
Search for: VMware Workstation Player
Step 4: In the product list, select "VMware Workstation Player for Windows" (or Linux). Here’s a draft for a download verification guide
Step 5: Instead of taking the latest version, click on "Older Versions" or "Release Archive". Expand version 15.5.x.
Step 6: Locate VMware Workstation Player 15.5.7 – Build number 17340974.
Step 7: Download the appropriate executable: Installation Guide: Clean Setup of VMware Workstation Player
VMware-player-15.5.7-17340974.exeVMware-Player-15.5.7-17340974.x86_64.bundleStep 8: Verify the File – After download, right-click the .exe file → Properties → Digital Signatures tab. You should see a signature from "VMware, Inc." with a timestamp from late 2020/early 2021. If the signature is missing or invalid, delete the file immediately.
For absolute certainty, download the official checksum file (often named checksums.txt from the same archive directory) and run:
certutil -hashfile VMware-player-15.5.7-17340974.exe SHA256
Compare the output to the official value. A typical verified SHA-256 for 15.5.7 (Windows) begins with: 2a3b8c5d... (Check the official Broadcom archive for the exact current value).
If you cannot locate a verified download after trying the official Broadcom portal, consider these safe alternatives: