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If you are using Windows 10 or 11 with Hyper-V, Device Guard, or Credential Guard enabled, you may encounter compatibility warnings during installation. The installer will typically detect this and offer to install the feature as a solution. WHP allows Workstation to run alongside Hyper-V, enabling both Type-2 and Type-1 hypervisors to coexist on the same system.
Specifically, we are looking at . While version numbers often tick up quietly in the background, the 17.0.0 release is a significant milestone. It isn't just a maintenance patch; it represents a major platform update bringing the software fully into the modern Windows 11 era and introducing massive changes to how we handle secure computing. VMware Workstation Pro 17.0.0 Build 20800274 -x...
A compatible 64-bit x86 CPU launched in 2011 or later (Intel VT-x or AMD-V support is mandatory). If you are using Windows 10 or 11
Addressed multiple CVEs related to memory handling and privilege escalation. 💻 System Requirements Minimum Requirement CPU 2011 or newer 64-bit x86 Intel or AMD processor RAM 2 GB minimum (8 GB or more recommended) OS Windows 10/11 or modern 64-bit Linux distribution Disk 1.2 GB for the application + space for Virtual Machines ⚠️ Important Considerations Specifically, we are looking at
| Component | Windows Host | Linux Host | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | x86_64 with VT-x/AMD-V, 64-bit | Same as Windows | | RAM | 4 GB (8+ GB recommended) | Same | | Disk | 1.5 GB for installer + VM space | Same | | OS | Windows 10/11 21H2+, Server 2022 | Ubuntu 20.04+, RHEL 8+, Fedora 35+ | | Graphics | DirectX 11 capable GPU | Vulkan or OpenGL 4.5 capable |