Vmware Workstation Pro V1761 Build 24319023 'link' May 2026

As part of the v17.6 series, this build inherits several transformative changes to the VMware ecosystem:

: Fixed compilation errors for Linux hosts running kernel version 6.8, which previously prevented successful installation. Key Features of the 17.6 Branch

The primary focus of this build was resolving stability issues and incorrect OS detection during the virtual machine creation process. vmware workstation pro v1761 build 24319023

For users already on version 17.6.0, this build is a mandatory update to fix the "svga" crash and installation bugs. For those on older versions like 17.5.x, the transition to 17.6.1 offers the newest OS support and the benefit of a free Pro license for home labs, though users should be aware that the loss of may impact specific workflows. VMware Workstation Pro is NOW Free (2025)

: A critical "unrecoverable error: (svga) svga Exception 0xc0000005" that occurred when powering on virtual machines with hardware acceleration enabled has been resolved. As part of the v17

: IT professionals reported MSI pop-up errors when attempting to install or upgrade Workstation on host systems with locales set to languages other than English. This build restores full international installer compatibility.

: Full support for Windows Server 2025 and Ubuntu 24.04 as both host and guest operating systems. For those on older versions like 17

: 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.