Vmware Workstation Pro V1761 Build 24319023 [extra Quality] May 2026

: Full support for Windows Server 2025 and Ubuntu 24.04 as both host and guest operating systems.

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)

: 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. vmware workstation pro v1761 build 24319023

: 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.

The primary focus of this build was resolving stability issues and incorrect OS detection during the virtual machine creation process. : Full support for Windows Server 2025 and Ubuntu 24

To run build 24319023 effectively, your hardware should meet the following specifications provided by the official documentation : : 64-bit x86/AMD64 CPU launched in 2011 or later.

: To modernize the platform, several older features were retired in this branch, including Unity Mode , Bluetooth device pass-through, and the Enhanced Keyboard driver. System Requirements & Performance VMware Workstation Pro is NOW Free (2025) :

: While the host needs at least 8GB (16GB recommended), each individual virtual machine can be allocated up to 128GB of RAM and 32 virtual CPUs .

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