Installing
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2. Installing Dependencies
Then to Install Required Packages
On Linux Mint 21 play:sudo apt install gcc build-essential libaio1
Authenticate with the User Admin Pass.
If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo. -
3. Downloading VMware Workstation 16 Player
Download VMware Workstation 16 Player for Free
Possibly, on Firefox Prompt Choose “Save File”:
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4. Running VMware Workstation 16 Player Setup
After Run VMware Player Setup
Access the VMware Workstation Bundle Location:cd && cd Downloads
Possibly, to check the Package is there:
ls | grep Player
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.
Give Execution Permissions:chmod +x ./VMware-Player*16*.bundle
Then Run the VMware Workstation Bundle:
sudo ./VMware-Player*16*.bundle
In a few while the Software should be successfully installed.
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5. Installing VMware Workstation 16 Player
And then Launch VMware Workstation 16 Player Wizard
Now to Run the Installer from Command Line play:vmplayer
In case of Issue see: How to Install Kernel Modules Guide!
Accept the Licenses:
Then choose if enabling the Updates:
Again if partecipating to the CEIP Program:
Finally, if to run it as Free or for Commercial use:
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