sudo vmware-modconfig --console --install-all This compiles vmmon.ko and vmnet.ko for your current kernel. Step 5: Launch Workstation vmware The first launch will ask for a license key. You can use a 30-day trial or enter a purchased key for 17.x. 4. Troubleshooting the 17.6.0-24238078 Bundle Despite VMware’s efforts, the Linux kernel moves fast. Here are the three most common errors with this specific build. Error A: “Unable to install all modules. See log.” Log location : /tmp/vmware-root/vmware-modconfig-*.log Cause : Kernel header mismatch or missing gcc . Fix :
Whether you are debugging a network service across multiple virtual appliances or running a legacy Windows application on a modern Fedora desktop, this bundle provides the stability and performance required for serious work. Keep this guide bookmarked, and always verify those checksums before running the bundle. VMware-Workstation---17.6.0-24238078.x86-64.bundle
sudo apt install --reinstall gcc make perl sudo ln -s /usr/src/linux-headers-$(uname -r)/include/generated/uapi/linux/version.h /usr/src/linux-headers-$(uname -r)/include/linux/version.h Fix : Tell VMware to ignore the warning (unless you have ABIs changing): Error A: “Unable to install all modules