Vmware Player 17 __link__ Jun 2026

In VM settings, go to "Options" > "Access Control" > "Encrypt" the VM (any password works). Then go to "Hardware" > "Add" > "Trusted Platform Module". Reboot.

"C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\vmrun.exe" start "C:\path\to\your\vm.vmx" nogui Task Scheduler Windows Task Scheduler vmware player 17

In late 2023, Broadcom finalized its acquisition of VMware. This sent shockwaves through the virtualization community. Many feared that free products like Player 17 would be killed or paywalled. In VM settings, go to "Options" > "Access