How to Install VMware Workstation 14 Pro on Zorin OS Easy Guide

November 9, 2017 | By the+gnu+linux+evangelist.

Zorin OS VMware Workstation 14 Pro Install

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install VMware Workstation 14 Pro on Zorin OS 64-bit GNU/Linux Desktop.

And this guide includes the Detailed Commands & Instructions on Zorin OS VMware Workstation Pro 14 Installation.

Finally, VMware Workstation Pro 14 continues VMware’s tradition of delivering leading edge features and performance.

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.

  1. Open a Terminal Shell emulator window
    (Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)
    Ctrl+Alt+t on Desktop

    How to Install VMware Workstation 14 Pro on Zorin OS - Open Terminal

    In case first see: Terminal QuickStart Guide.

  2. Download VMware Workstation Pro 14 (30 Days Trial)

    VMware Workstation Pro 14 Linux 64-bit
  3. Then Install the Required Packages

    sudo apt install gcc build-essential libaio1

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

  4. So now Run VMware-Workstation Bundle
    Access the VMware Workstation Bundle Location:

    cd $HOME/Downloads

    Give Execution Permissions:

    chmod +x ./VMware-Workstation*14*.bundle

    Then Run the VMware Workstation Bundle:

    sudo ./VMware-Workstation*14*.bundle

    If the Graphical Installer do Not Launch then type ‘q’ to Accept License and Follow CLI Wizard.

  5. And Follow the VMware Workstation Pro 14 WorkFlow
    Accept the Licenses:

    How to Install VMware Workstation 14 Pro on Zorin OS - Accept Licenses
    Next Set your User’s name:
    How to Install VMware Workstation 14 Pro on Zorin OS - Set UserName
    Possibly Insert the License Key if Already have One:
    How to Install VMware Workstation 14 Pro on Zorin OS - Insert License Key
    Choose the Shareds VMw Directory:
    How to Install VMware Workstation 14 Pro on Zorin OS - Choose Shared VMw Directory
    Set the Https Port (Default 443 should be just good):
    How to Install VMware Workstation 14 Pro on Zorin OS - Https

    Then Start Installation:
    How to Install VMware Workstation 14 Pro on Zorin OS - Start Installation
    How to Install VMware Workstation 14 Pro on Zorin OS - Success

  6. Finally, Enjoy VMware Workstation Pro 14 on Zorin OS ;)

    How to Install VMware Workstation 14 Pro on Zorin OS - VMware Workstation Pro 14 GUI

  7. How to Install VMware-Tools on VMware Workstation Guests:

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


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