: Double-click the .exe file. Follow the wizard, accept the License Agreement, and choose your installation directory.
Automatically resume VMs when your host system boots.
is a milestone release of the industry-standard desktop hypervisor that allows developers, IT professionals, and students to run multiple x86-based operating systems on a single Windows or Linux PC. Released as the foundational build of the Version 17 series, Build 20800274 introduces native support for next-generation environments like Windows 11 by rewriting how virtual trusted platform modules (vTPMs) and local encryption function. This comprehensive guide analyzes the architecture, key features, performance metrics, and deployment procedures of this specific build. Core Architecture and Key Features VMware Workstation Pro 17.0.0 Build 20800274 -x...
For the first time in a Workstation Pro build, version 17.0.0 includes a (vTPM). This chip emulation works in conjunction with the host’s TPM (if present) or can use encrypted file-based keys. It allows Windows 11 guests to pass the system requirements without bypass hacks, and it enables BitLocker drive encryption inside the VM.
Which (Windows or Linux) you are planning to run. The specific guest workloads you intend to virtualize. : Double-click the
Only encrypts essential components, such as the TPM, protecting the VM's security posture while maintaining high performance. C. Advanced Windows 11 and Linux Support
If Workstation runs slowly or fails to start VMs, Hyper-V may be enabled. Solutions include: is a milestone release of the industry-standard desktop
Workstation Pro serves as an excellent client for enterprise virtualization platforms:
Support for Virtual Trusted Platform Modules, making Windows 11 installation seamless.
The vctl command-line tool enables container and Kubernetes workflows:
Build 20800274 continues VMware’s subscription-based licensing model for Pro, although perpetual licenses for 17.0.x were still available at initial launch (later discontinued in 2024). The software requires a paid license after the 30-day trial, with keys validated online. For enterprises, the build supports via MSI transforms on Windows or --console flags on Linux, as well as integration with vSphere for remote VM management.