VMware Workstation Pro is a program for creating multiple virtual computers on one system. VMware Workstation allows you to work on one operating system (for example, Windows XP) and at the same time work on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, FreeBSD, Linux, NetWare, Solaris, etc. - without the need to allocate separate resources for operating systems and restart the computer when switching from one OS to another. The application allows, in fact, to get several from one computer at once, and, if necessary, these virtual computers can be completely isolated from each other, or, on the contrary, can be combined into a virtual local area network.



VMware Workstation Pro is a program for creating multiple virtual computers on one system. VMware Workstation allows you to work on one operating system (for example, Windows XP) and at the same time work on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, FreeBSD, Linux, NetWare, Solaris, etc. - without the need to allocate separate resources for operating systems and restart the computer when switching from one OS to another. The application allows, in fact, to get several from one computer at once, and, if necessary, these virtual computers can be completely isolated from each other, or, on the contrary, can be combined into a virtual local area network.

With VMware Workstation, you can install various operating systems and applications for them, go online and do everyday tasks.

The benefit of this method is the ability to test different software under different operating systems without harming the current system installed on the main computer, as well as testing some hardware solutions. It can make life much easier for developers of cross-platform applications and those who like to work with new operating systems.

Key features:
• Simultaneous launch of several guest operating systems on one computer
• Running a virtual machine in the desktop windows of the main operating system and in full screen
• Installation of virtual machines without re-partitioning disks
• Run OS already installed on the computer without reinstalling or reconfiguring them
• Running Windows operating system applications on a Linux computer and vice versa
• Creation and testing of applications simultaneously for different systems
• Run untested applications without the risk of disrupting the stable operation of the system or losing critical data
• Sharing files and applications between different virtual machines through the use of a virtual network
• Run client-server and web applications on one PC
• Launching several virtual computers on one PC and modeling the operation of a local network

Updated virtualized hardware:
• Improved display technology, resulting in improvements in Unity mode (forwarding their guest applications to the host when they run as native host applications) and systems with multiple video outputs;
• Guest OS can allocate up to 64GB of RAM;
• HD Audio codec (based on Realtek ACL888) with 7.1 audio support is now emulated for guest operating systems;
• For guest OS Linux 2.6.35 and above, it is possible to use USB3 ports in the guest system. This feature does not work on Windows until Windows 8, which will include a native USB3 driver;
• Added support for sharing Bluetooth devices in Windows guest OS, but you can not forward the audio stream, mouse and keyboard;
• Added support for virtual VT-X/EPT or AMD-V/RVI hardware virtualization capabilities to be forwarded to the guest environment, so vSphere (including version 5) can be run as a guest OS.

Key features of VMware Workstation:
• Full support for Windows 8 including automated installation, optimizations for easier control of the new interface (Metro), support for multiple touches (multi-touch) when running on tablets.
• Graphics subsystem optimizations including a more powerful video driver with more features, a new 3D driver for Windows 8 with the ability to work without hardware acceleration, an improved driver for Windows XP, faster and better rendering in graphics applications (AutoCAD, SolidWorks and others).
• Built-in support for OpenGL in Linux clients, without the need for additional installation of VMware Tools, with faster and better rendering.
• Password protection to restrict access to virtual machine settings, speed settings, file transfer features, external device and storage connectivity, and more.
• The WSX test service is a next-generation HTML5-based web interface prototype for accessing virtual machines from a browser (including tablets and smartphones) without installing any components. Recommended browsers are Google Chrome on Windows, Apple Safari on Mac OS, Ice Cream Sandwich browser on Android 4.0; Internet Explorer 10 is experiencing issues.
• Uploading virtual machines from the VMware vSphere cloud system to the local computer.
• USB 3.0 support on operating systems with appropriate drivers (Windows 8 and some Linux variants).
• Improved implementation of nested virtualization (Nested Virtualization) using extensions Intel VT-x/EPT and AMD-V/RVI, which among other things leads to less resource consumption of 64-bit clients.
• Limited support for the Microsoft Hyper-V hypervisor - the ability to install Windows 8 with the activation of the corresponding feature or install the Hyper-V server.
• Support for virtual performance analysis tools, which makes it possible to run applications like the Intel VTune Performance Analyzer.
• Significant improvements for remote connection to virtual machines via VNC clients.
• New tools to quickly free up disk space by optimizing virtual machine files.
• Redesigned tabs for quick switching between virtual machines.
• Buttons for quickly enabling/disabling virtual machines in the tab headers.
• Automatic saving of search results for quick return to them in the future.

Introducing Workstation Pro

VMware Workstation Pro continues VMware's tradition of delivering leading edge features and performance that technical professionals rely on every day when working with virtual machines. With support for the latest version of Windows and Linux, the latest processors and hardware, and the ability to connect to VMware vSphere and vCloud Air, it's the perfect tool to increase productivity, save time and conquer the cloud.

Built for Microsoft Windows 10 and More
Workstation Pro is the best way to evaluate and test Windows 10 with your existing Windows or Linux PC. In a few simple steps you can easily install Windows 10 in a virtual machines from a disc or ISO image using the Workstation Virtual Machines Wizard. With Workstation Pro you can start taking advantage of Windows 10 latest features like Cortana the personal digital assistant, inking capabilities in the new Edge web browser, or even start building Universal Apps for Windows 10 devices. You can even ask Cortana to launch VMware Workstation right from Windows 10.

For organizations and technical users that run the latest Linux distributions, Workstation Pro supports Ubuntu 15.04, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.1, Fedora 22, and many more. You can even create nested hypervisors to run Hyper-V or VMware ESXi and vSphere to build up the ultimate vSphere lab for training, show demos, and testing. Workstation 12 Pro has added support for VMware Photon so you can start building and experimenting with containerized application running in a virtualized environment.

Display Powerful 3D Graphics
Workstation Pro now supports DirectX 10 and OpenGL 3.3 delivering a more fluid and responsive experience when running 3D applications. With these added capabilities you now have access to all the applications that require Direct X10 such as Microsoft's Power Map tool for Excel, allowing you to visualize data in a whole new dimension. In addition, Workstation makes running highly demanding 3D applications like AutoCAD or SOLIDWORKS a snap in a virtual machine.

Ready for High Resolution Displays
Workstation Pro has been optimized to support high resolution 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) displays for Desktops and QHD+ (3200x1800) displays used in laptops and x86 tablets providing you with a crisp and detailed experience. Workstation Pro now supports multiple monitors on the host with different DPI settings so you can run your brand new 4K UHD display along with your existing 1080P HD display.

Create Powerful Virtual Machines
With Workstation Pro, you can create virtual machines with up to 16 vCPUs, 8 TB virtual disks, and 64 GB of memory to run the most demanding desktop and server applications in a virtualized environment. You can give graphics-intensive applications an additional boost by allocating up to 2GB of video memory to a virtual machine.

Ready for the Latest Hardware
Take advantage of the latest Intel based tablets with Workstation virtual tablets sensors. Leverage the latest Microsoft Surface tablets with Workstation's virtual accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, and ambient light sensor to enable applications running in the virtual machines to respond when a user moves, rotates, and shakes their tablet. Whether you are running on a laptop, tablet, or desktop, Workstation Pro supports the latest Intel 64-bit x86 processors, including the Broadwell and Haswell microarchitecture for maximum performance.

Enhanced Connectivity
Workstation Pro takes advantage of the latest hardware supporting HD audio with 7.1 surround sound, USB 3.0, and Bluetooth devices making it easy to get your new webcam, headset, or printer connected in a virtual machine. Workstation Pro now supports USB 3.0 in Windows 7 besides Windows 8 for ultra-fast file transfers with external storage devices. In addition Workstation Pro improves performance of Skype or Lync conference calls within guest virtual machines so you can conduct crystal clear conference calls from your virtual machines.

Build Virtual Networks
With improved IPv6 support, including IPv6-to-IPv4 Network Address Translation (6to4 and 4to6), users can create more complex networking topologies than ever before. Use the Workstation 16 Pro virtual network editor to add and remove virtual IPv4 or IPv6 networks and create custom virtual networking configurations, ideal for testing and demonstration environments without impacting the PCs network configuration.

Leverage the Power of vSphere and vCloud Air
Workstation Pro provides connections to VMware vSphere and vCloud Air service allowing you to extend and scale your virtual machines in the cloud. This allows technical professionals to work with local and server-hosted virtual machines side by side for optimal flexibility, and leverage resources beyond the power of a single PC. With Workstation Pro, seamlessly drag and drop virtual machines between your PC and your internal cloud running vSphere, ESXi or another instance of Workstation. In addition, easily connect to vCloud Air and upload, run, and view virtual machines right from the Workstation Pro interface.

User Interface
Workstation Pro gives technical professionals powerful control over how to set up and interact with virtual machines whether running them locally on your PC or in the cloud. The Workstation Pro interface includes simplified menus, live thumbnails, tabs, preferences screens, and a virtual machine library with search capability allowing you to quickly view and access you virtual machines saving valuable time.

Protect Your Work and Save Time
With Workstation Pro, you can safeguard and protect your virtual machines and save valuable time when using the Snapshot and Clone features. The Snapshot feature preserves the state of a virtual machine so you can return to it at any time. Duplicating Workstation virtual machines is easy using the clone feature, which allows you to make unlimited copies of a virtual machine right from the baseline installation and configuration. Linked clones are an even quicker, easier and more efficient way to duplicate complex setups for testing and custom demos. Linked clones make a copy of a virtual machine that shares virtual disks with the parent virtual machine and have the benefit of taking significantly less disk space than a full clone.

Run Restricted Virtual Machines
Create and control policies around your virtual machines and deliver applications to end-users in a Workstation 16 restricted virtual machine container. Protect corporate content by restricting access to Workstation virtual machine settings like drag and drop, copy and paste, and connecting USB devices. Additionally virtual machines can be encrypted and password-protected to ensure that unauthorized users are unable to tamper with the corporate virtual machines settings.

Expiring Virtual Machines
For workers assigned to short-term projects, temporary employees, or just delivering a software evaluation, Workstation allows you to create restricted virtual machines that can expire at a predefined date and time. When powered on, the virtual machine will query the server at specified time intervals, storing the current system time in the restricted virtual machine's policy file as the last trusted timestamp. An expired virtual machine will automatically suspend and will not restart without administrator intervention.

Virtual Machine Cross Compatibility
Workstation 16 Pro provides compatibility across the VMware product portfolio and across different platforms. With Workstation Pro you can create virtual machines that can run across the VMware product portfolio or create restricted virtual machines that can be used in Horizon FLEX, Fusion Pro, and Workstation Player.

Build Information

Assembly Features :

- Interface - English or Russian (translated from loginvovchyk as amended on 01/26/2022). VMware Workstation language interface, selected at the start of installation
- Does not require registration
- Includes only Tools-Windows (for other OS can be downloaded separately)
- Reduced cached VMware Workstation package in C:\Windows\Installer to 19.20 MB. For example, in the original, the cached package is 585 MB
- A patch has been applied that makes it possible to install Mac OS X (Tools-Mac OS X (darwin.iso and darwinPre15.iso) is present in the assembly). darwin.iso and darwinPre15.iso are copied to the folder: %ProgramFiles%\VMware\VMware Workstation
- Added key /FindDel , designed to solve the problem with removing VMware Workstation. When using the key, VMware Workstation is searched, and if VMware Workstation is found in the system, a prompt will be issued to remove VMware Workstation
- Removed folders:

VMware VIX\*
VMware Workstation\messages\*

Removed files :

VMware Workstation\EULA.jp.rtf
VMware Workstation\EULA.zh_CN.rtf
VMware Workstation\TPClntdeu.dll
VMware Workstation\TPClntjpn.dll
VMware Workstation\TPViewdeu.dll
VMware Workstation\TPViewjpn.dll
VMware Workstation\x64\vmware-vmx-debug.exe
VMware Workstation\x64\mksSandbox-debug.exe

Setup Keys :

/S - silent installation of VMware Workstation with English interface. The key is case sensitive, so only use /S , not /s
If the key was specified incorrectly or not specified at all, then a normal installation will occur with all dialogs and installation indications.

/S /Rus - silent installation of VMware Workstation with Russian interface.

/DisableTray - disable the display of the tray icon.

Platform: Windows 10/8 / 8.1 (64-bit only)
Interface language: Russian / English

VMware Workstation 16.2.2 Pro Release Notes

https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-Workstation-Pro/16.2.2/rn/VMware-Workstation-1622-Pro-Release-Notes.html