VMware Workstation

How to install VMware

  1. Navigate to the official Broadcom catalog.

  2. Browse the available versions and download the required version of VMware Workstation Pro for Windows.

  3. Log in to your existing Broadcom account. If you do not have one, follow the prompts to sign up.

  4. Select the VMware Workstation Pro for Windows and the latest stable version available.

  5. Accept the download terms. If prompted by the portal, complete your profile details to proceed.

  6. Download the .exe installer file. Once the download is complete, open the file and follow the wizard instructions.

  7. If prompted by the installer, restart your computer to ensure all components are correctly configured.

Note

VMware Workstation Pro is available for personal, educational, and commercial use without requiring a license key.

For details regarding usage rights, see the Broadcom documentation on downloading and licensing.

How to Import a Virtual Machine from an OVA File

  1. Launch VMware Workstation Pro.

  2. Navigate to File → Open, select Open a Virtual Machine or use the shortcut Ctrl+O.

    Opening the virtual machine

    Opening the virtual machine


  3. Select the prepared .ova file and click Open. Do not extract the OVA file prior to importing.

  4. Specify a name for the virtual machine and choose a destination folder for its files. Ensure the target drive has sufficient free disk space for the virtual disks.

  5. Click Import. If prompted, accept the license agreement and wait for the process to reach completion.

If an error occurs regarding incompatible OVA specifications or virtual hardware, click Retry. If prompted to attempt the import using a less strict compatibility check, confirm the action.

How to Configure the Virtual Machine

  1. Select the imported virtual machine from the library and click Edit virtual machine settings.

    Virtual machine settings

    Virtual machine settings


  2. Navigate to Processors → Virtualization Engine and uncheck the box for Virtualize Intel VT-x/EPT or AMD-V/RVI.

    Unchecking Virtualize Intel VT-x/EPT or AMD-V/RVI

    Unchecking Virtualize Intel VT-x/EPT or AMD-V/RVI


  3. Navigate to Display section and increase the graphics memory to 1 GB or more.

    Increasing memory

    Increasing memory


How to Start the Virtual Machine

  1. Click Start up this guest operating system to initiate the virtual machine.

    Virtual machine start

    Virtual machine start


  2. Wait for the Linux operating system to boot, then log in using the credentials provided in the image description.

  3. Follow the procedures outlined in the Simulator Launch.