Installation Guide

Follow these steps to install and activate VMware Workstation 17 Pro on Windows.

Step 1

Download the installer

Download the setup file you received after purchase (example: VMware-workstation-full-17.x.x.exe).

Step 2

Run the setup file

Open your Downloads folder and double-click the setup file to start the wizard.

Step 3

Click Install

When the “Ready to install” screen appears, click Install to begin.

Note: You may see a 3D acceleration notice depending on your PC. This is normal.
Step 4

Wait for installation to finish

Please wait while VMware Workstation Pro installs. This may take a few minutes.

Step 5

Click Finish

When the wizard completes, click Finish.

Step 6

Enter your license key

Select “I have a license key”, paste your key, then click Continue.

Step 7

Installation complete

You’re all set. VMware Workstation 17 Pro is now installed and activated.