Since VMware does not publish a single official "index" document, this piece is structured as a complete reference index covering version history, system requirements, key features, supported guest OSes, and networking options.
As of the time of this article, the new major version is VMware Workstation 17 Pro (and the free VMware Workstation Player 17). The most recent update is generally 17.5.2 or higher.
When you search for index of vmware workstation new, ensure you look for version numbers like: index of vmware workstation new
17.5.x17.0.x16.x for security reasons.If you cannot access the CDS index due to network restrictions, use these official mirrors:
| Source | Type | URL |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Broadcom Support Portal | Web UI (index-like) | https://support.broadcom.com/ -> "My Downloads" |
| FileHorse | Third-party mirror (trusted) | https://www.filehorse.com/download-vmware-workstation/ |
| TechSpot | Third-party mirror | https://www.techspot.com/downloads/... |
| Chocolatey (Windows) | Package manager | choco install vmware-workstation-pro |
| AUR (Arch Linux) | Package manager | yay -S vmware-workstation | Since VMware does not publish a single official
Warning: Never download from a site that uses the phrase "index of /vmware" in a non-official domain (e.g., index-of.co.uk). These are frequently outdated or packed with malware.
| Version | Release Date | Key Changes |
|---------|--------------|--------------|
| 17.5.x | Oct 2023 – Present | - Enhanced dark mode support
- Improved USB 4 support
- Virtual TPM 2.0 for enhanced security
- Linux Wayland support improvements |
| 17.0.x | Nov 2022 | - Initial v17 release
- Virtual NVMe 1.3 controller
- DirectX 11 3D acceleration
- OpenGL 4.3 support
- VMRUN command control for VMs |
| 16.x | Sep 2020 – 2022 | - Container runtime (kind) support
- DirectX 11 and OpenGL 4.1
- USB 3.1 controller
- vSphere 7.0 compatibility |
| 15.x | Sep 2018 – 2020 | - DirectX 10.1 support
- REST API for remote management
- High DPI scaling improvements |
| 14.x | Sep 2017 | - Spectre/Meltdown mitigations
- Virtual NVMe storage
- Ubuntu 17.10 guest support |
| 12.x – 13.x | 2015–2017 | - Windows 10 support
- IPv6 NAT
- Multi-monitor improvements | The "New" Benchmark: What is the Latest VMware
Current Stable Version: VMware Workstation Pro 17.5.2 (as of mid-2024)
https://softwareupdate.vmware.com/cds/vmw-desktop/ws/LATEST-RELEASE (or the highest numbered folder like 17.5.2).vmware-workstation-pro -> windows -> packages.VMware-workstation-pro-17.5.2-23775571.exe (approx. 620 MB)VMware-workstation-pro-17.5.2-23775571.exe.sig.exe and select "Save link as..." or use wget -c (resume capable) if you are in a terminal.Since VMware does not publish a single official "index" document, this piece is structured as a complete reference index covering version history, system requirements, key features, supported guest OSes, and networking options.
As of the time of this article, the new major version is VMware Workstation 17 Pro (and the free VMware Workstation Player 17). The most recent update is generally 17.5.2 or higher.
When you search for index of vmware workstation new, ensure you look for version numbers like:
17.5.x17.0.x16.x for security reasons.If you cannot access the CDS index due to network restrictions, use these official mirrors:
| Source | Type | URL |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Broadcom Support Portal | Web UI (index-like) | https://support.broadcom.com/ -> "My Downloads" |
| FileHorse | Third-party mirror (trusted) | https://www.filehorse.com/download-vmware-workstation/ |
| TechSpot | Third-party mirror | https://www.techspot.com/downloads/... |
| Chocolatey (Windows) | Package manager | choco install vmware-workstation-pro |
| AUR (Arch Linux) | Package manager | yay -S vmware-workstation |
Warning: Never download from a site that uses the phrase "index of /vmware" in a non-official domain (e.g., index-of.co.uk). These are frequently outdated or packed with malware.
| Version | Release Date | Key Changes |
|---------|--------------|--------------|
| 17.5.x | Oct 2023 – Present | - Enhanced dark mode support
- Improved USB 4 support
- Virtual TPM 2.0 for enhanced security
- Linux Wayland support improvements |
| 17.0.x | Nov 2022 | - Initial v17 release
- Virtual NVMe 1.3 controller
- DirectX 11 3D acceleration
- OpenGL 4.3 support
- VMRUN command control for VMs |
| 16.x | Sep 2020 – 2022 | - Container runtime (kind) support
- DirectX 11 and OpenGL 4.1
- USB 3.1 controller
- vSphere 7.0 compatibility |
| 15.x | Sep 2018 – 2020 | - DirectX 10.1 support
- REST API for remote management
- High DPI scaling improvements |
| 14.x | Sep 2017 | - Spectre/Meltdown mitigations
- Virtual NVMe storage
- Ubuntu 17.10 guest support |
| 12.x – 13.x | 2015–2017 | - Windows 10 support
- IPv6 NAT
- Multi-monitor improvements |
Current Stable Version: VMware Workstation Pro 17.5.2 (as of mid-2024)
https://softwareupdate.vmware.com/cds/vmw-desktop/ws/LATEST-RELEASE (or the highest numbered folder like 17.5.2).vmware-workstation-pro -> windows -> packages.VMware-workstation-pro-17.5.2-23775571.exe (approx. 620 MB)VMware-workstation-pro-17.5.2-23775571.exe.sig.exe and select "Save link as..." or use wget -c (resume capable) if you are in a terminal.