Vmware Workstation Pro V17.6.1 Build 24319023 -... !!exclusive!! ⏰
VMware Workstation Pro v17.6.1 Build 24319023, released on October 10, 2024, marks a pivotal shift in the lifecycle of this desktop hypervisor. Under Broadcom's recent restructuring, this version and its subsequent updates are now completely free for all users, including commercial, educational, and personal use. Key Highlights of Build 24319023
- Resolved a regression where drag-and-drop between host and Linux guests failed.
- Fixed VMX process crashes when suspending/resuming VMs with large memory allocations (≥64 GB).
- Corrected USB arbitration issues on Windows hosts leading to “Device busy” errors.
- Addressed graphical glitches in VMs with 3D acceleration enabled (OpenGL backend).
This is a minor maintenance release following VMware Workstation Pro 17.6.0, primarily focusing on bug fixes, security updates, and compatibility improvements. VMware Workstation Pro v17.6.1 Build 24319023 -...
If you are upgrading from an older version (like 17.5), version 17.6.1 includes these recent major changes: VMware Workstation Pro v17
Kernel Support
: Ensure all guests are shut down and Workstation is closed before running the as an administrator. Resolved a regression where drag-and-drop between host and
Problem 3: USB devices are not detected
Solution: Close VMware. Open services.msc (Windows) and restart the VMware USB Arbitration Service. Then reconnect the device while the VM is running.