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Install VMware Workstation Pro 17 on Ubuntu
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install_vmware_workstation_pro_17.sh
#!/bin/bash
# Update package lists
echo "Updating package lists..."
sudo apt update
# Install build-essential, kernel headers, and dkms
echo "Installing build-essential, kernel headers, and dkms..."
sudo apt install -y build-essential linux-headers-$(uname -r) dkms
# Download VMware Workstation Pro bundle
echo "Downloading VMware Workstation Pro 17.5..."
wget -O vmware-workstation.bundle https://web.archive.org/web/20240224035409/https://download3.vmware.com/software/WKST-1750-LX/VMware-Workstation-Full-17.5.0-22583795.x86_64.bundle
# Make the VMware bundle executable
echo "Making VMware Workstation Pro bundle executable..."
chmod +x vmware-workstation.bundle
echo "Installation script has finished."
sudo ./vmware-workstation.bundle
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henry701 commented Jan 10, 2026

Use Web Archive: https://web.archive.org/web/20240224035409/https://download3.vmware.com/software/WKST-1750-LX/VMware-Workstation-Full-17.5.0-22583795.x86_64.bundle

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ECiurleo commented Jan 12, 2026 •
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Nice find @henry701 . Updated the script with the archive link and new file name

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henry701 commented Jan 12, 2026

Np. Consider financially contributing to Web Archive if you can!

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