How to Install VMware Workstation Player 12 on Zorin 64-bit Linux

January 15, 2017 | By the+gnu+linux+evangelist.

VMware Workstation Player 12 Quick Start for Zorin

Hello Zorin User, this Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install VMware Workstation Player 12 for Free on Linux Zorin Amd64 Desktop.

Especially relevant: you do Not need to Buy it because the VMware Workstation Player 12 is Free for Non Commercial Use.

VMware Workstation 12 Player (formerly known as VMware Player Pro) is a streamlined offering of VMware Workstation Pro 12 that is ready for Windows 10, offers enhanced 3-D graphics support and improved virtual machine performance.

VMware Workstation Player 12 Installation on Zorin - Featured
  1. Download VMware Workstation Player 12 for Linux

    VMware Player 12 Linux 64-bit
  2. Open a Terminal Shell Emulator Window
    GnoMenu >> Accessories >> Terminal

    VMware Workstation Player 12 Installation on Zorin -  Zorin 9 Open  Terminal
  3. First, Install the Packages Required for the VMware Tools installation

    sudo apt-get install gcc build-essential

    If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo

  4. Give Execution Permission to VMware Player Installer

    cd ~/Downloads
    sudo chmod +x VMware-Player*.bundle
  5. Starting VMware Player Installer.

    sudo ./VMware-Player*.bundle

    If the Graphical Wizard is Not launching Type ‘q‘ to Accept Licenses…

  6. Then Follow the Installation Wizard.

    Installing VMware Workstation Player 12 for Zorin Linux - License
    Installing VMware Workstation Player 12 for Zorin Linux - Updates
    Installing VMware Workstation Player 12 for Zorin Linux - Help
    Live License Key Blank if you Use it for Free as Non Commercial
    Installing VMware Workstation Player 12 for Zorin Linux - License Key
    Confirm for Installation Start
    Installing VMware Workstation Player 12 for Zorin Linux - Start Installation
    Installing VMware Workstation Player 12 for Zorin Linux - Installing
    Installing VMware Workstation Player 12 for Zorin Linux - Success
  7. Launching VMware Workstation Player 12.

    VMware Workstation Player 12 Installation on Zorin Linux - Zorin Launcher
    For a Free Use insert an eMail address and follow on…
    VMware Workstation Player 12 Installation on Zorin Linux - Free Use
  8. How to Install VMware-Tools on VMware Workstation Guests:

    VMWare Tools Installation Guides
  9. How to Install Google-Chrome Web Browser on Zorin Linux
    Installing Google-Chrome Web Browser on Zorin.

VMware Workstation Player 12 Installation on Zorin Linux - VMware Workstation Player 12 GUI


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