Step-by-step – VMware Workstation Pro 16 Installation in Mageia

Installing Workstation

3. 3. Downloading VMware Workstation Pro 16

   Download VMware Workstation Pro 16 (30 Days Trial)

   VMware Workstation Pro 16 Linux 64-bit

   VMware Workstation Pro 16 for Linux

4. 4. Setting Up VMware Workstation Pro 16 Installer

   So now Run VMware-Workstation Bundle
   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*16*.bundle

   Then Run the VMware Workstation Bundle:

   sudo ./VMware-Workstation*16*.bundle

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

5. 5. Starting VMware Workstation Pro 16 Installer

   Now Launch VMware Workstation Pro 16 Wizard
   From Command Line with:

   vmware

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

   

   Accept the Licenses:
   
   Next Choose if partecipating to VMware CEIP:
   
   Possibly Insert the License Key if Already have One:
   (You can always Set it up in a next time)
   
   Then automatically Start Installation and in a few while it should be Successfully Achieved!