Installing
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2. Installing Dependencies
How to Install Yay for Arch GNU/Linux
Then to Install Required Packages
For Arch Linux:sudo pacman -Sy gcc linux-headers make
And again from the AUR Repo:
yay -Sy --noconfirm ncurses5-compat-libs
On Prompt try simply to Hit “Enter” and follow with the Default Choices.
If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo -
3. Downloading VMware Workstation 17 Player
Download VMware Workstation 17 Player for Free
Possibly, on Firefox Prompt Choose “Save File”:
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4. Running VMware Workstation 17 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*17*.bundle
Then Run the VMware Workstation Bundle:
sudo ./VMware-Player*17*.bundle
In a few while the Software should be successfully installed.
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5. Installing VMware Workstation 17 Player
And then Launch VMware Workstation 17 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 choose if partecipating to the CEIP Program:
Last, if to run it as Free or for Commercial use:
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