Use version 17.5 or later for optimal Windows 11 22H2/23H2 compatibility. Pair with an SSD and at least 8 GB of dedicated guest RAM for best results.
Getting Started with VMware Workstation 17 Pro on Windows 11 vmware workstation 17 pro windows 11
VMware Workstation 17 Pro introduced official support for as both a host and guest operating system. The key highlight of this version is the built-in Virtual Trusted Platform Module (vTPM) 2.0 , which fulfills the mandatory hardware requirements for Windows 11 without needing complex workarounds. System Requirements Use version 17
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