| Problem | Solution | |--------------------------------|------------------------------------------| | “VT-x/AMD-V not enabled” | Enable in BIOS → Reboot | | “VMware Authorization Service not running” | services.msc → VMware Authorization Service → Start (Automatic) | | Network not working in VM | Virtual Network Editor → Restore Defaults | | Guest OS is slow | Add RAM/CPU cores, enable 3D acceleration | | Trial expired but need more time | Export VM to OVF, try on VirtualBox (not ideal) |
While was originally offered as a 30-day free trial, significant licensing changes by Broadcom have made the full Pro version completely free for personal and commercial use as of March 2025 . This eliminates the need for a temporary trial for most users, as you can now access the full features without a license key or subscription. Core Features of Workstation 16 Pro vmware workstation 16 pro trial
sudo vmware-installer -u vmware-workstation vmware workstation 16 pro trial