Step-by-step – VMware Workstation 15.5 Pro Ubuntu 18.04 Installation

October 31, 2020 | By the+gnu+linux+evangelist.

Setting Up

  1. 3. Downloading VMware Workstation 15.5 Pro

    Download VMware Workstation 15.5 Pro (30 Days Trial)

    VMware Workstation 15.5 Pro Linux 64-bit
  2. 4. Running Setup

    After to Run VMware-Workstation Setup
    If you Do Not Know where is located, then first try to look into the usual folder:

    ls $HOME/Downloads | grep Workstation

    The grep Command Refine the output List showing only the entries Matching the Keyword.
    But when downloaded with Firefox it may be instead into /tmp/mozilla* directory.
    So then Access the VMware Workstation Bundle Location:

    cd $HOME/Downloads

    Possibly, to check the Package is there:

    ls | grep Workstation

    The grep Command refine the output List showing only the entries Matching the Keyword.
    But if you are in Trouble to Find it Out on Terminal See: How to Access Downloads Folder from Browser.
    Next give Execution Permissions with:

    chmod +x ./VMware-Workstation*15*.bundle

    Then Run the VMware Workstation Bundle:

    sudo ./VMware-Workstation*15*.bundle

    With this Take the Time and leave the Setup to Make all required Components.

  3. 5. Installing VMware Workstation 15.5 Pro

    Then Launch VMware Workstation 15.5 Pro Wizard
    From Command Line with:

    vmware

    In case of Issue see: How to Install Kernel Modules Guide!

    Unable to install all modules

    Accept the Licenses:
    Ubuntu 18.04 Install VMware Workstation 15.5 Pro Step by Step - Accept Licenses
    Next Choose if partecipating to VMware CEIP:
    Ubuntu 18.04 Install VMware Workstation 15.5 Pro Step by Step - Customer Experience Improvement Program
    Possibly Insert the License Key if Already have One:
    (You can always Set it up in a next time)
    Ubuntu 18.04 Install VMware Workstation 15.5 Pro Step by Step - Insert License Key
    Then automatically Start Installation:
    Ubuntu 18.04 Install VMware Workstation 15.5 Pro Step by Step - Start Installation
    In a few while the Installation should be Successfully Achieved:
    Ubuntu 18.04 Install VMware Workstation 15.5 Pro Step by Step - Success

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