VMware Workstation Pro v17.6.1 (Build 24319023) generally viewed as a stable point-release primarily focused on security enhancements following the major transition under Broadcom's ownership Broadcom TechDocs Key Highlights of Version 17.6.1 Pricing Shift : A major talking point for this version is its free availability for personal use

Need Windows XP for an old factory PLC programmer? v17.6.1 still supports ancient guest OSes (MS-DOS, Windows NT 4.0, OS/2 Warp) that modern hardware cannot boot natively.

Because this is a maintenance release, don’t expect flashy new features. Instead, expect reliability . According to the official changelog, here are the highlights:

VMware Workstation Pro is a powerful virtualization software that allows users to create, manage, and run multiple virtual machines on a single host computer. The latest version, VMware Workstation Pro v17.6.1 Build 24319023, offers a range of new features, improvements, and bug fixes that enhance the overall user experience.