How to Install VMware Workstation on Linux Mint 22 (Step-by-Step)

You can follow the steps below to install VMware Workstation Pro 17—which is now free for personal use—on Linux Mint 22.

Step 1: Create a Broadcom Account

To download VMware Workstation, you’ll need to create a Broadcom account. Click this link to get started.

Step 2: Sign in to Your Account

After creating your account, make sure to log in to the Broadcom Support Portal using this link.

Step 3: Download VMware Workstation for Linux Mint

Next, click this link to go to the VMware Workstation download page.

Step 4: Install Dependencies

Before installing VMware Workstation on Linux Mint, you need to install the required dependency packages. Run the following command to install them:

sudo apt install build-essential dkms linux-headers-$(uname -r)

Step 5: Run the Installer

After installing the dependency packages, run the VMware Workstation Linux installer using the following sh command:

sudo sh VMware-workstation-Full-####-####.bundle

Replace the name of the .bundle file with the one you downloaded.

You're All Set: Begin Using VMware Workstation

And that’s all you need to do to install VMware Workstation Pro on Linux Mint. You can now start creating virtual machines.