Vmware Workstation Pro V1761 Build 24319023 __hot__
VMware Workstation Pro 17.6.1: A Comprehensive Review
A significant addition for power users, allowing direct interaction with the hypervisor from the terminal (Windows, Linux, or macOS). You can create VMs, manage templates, and automate power actions through scripting. Windows 11 24H2 Support: vmware workstation pro v1761 build 24319023
Following VMware's acquisition by Broadcom, Workstation Pro is now free for personal, commercial, and educational use VMware Workstation Pro 17
- WDDM 1.2 Support (Indirect): The v17.6 branch introduced a new WDDM 1.2 graphics driver for Windows guests. Build 24319023 stabilizes this feature, providing better graphics performance and compatibility for modern Windows 10/11 VMs compared to the legacy SVGA driver.
- Security Fixes: This build addresses specific security vulnerabilities (commonly identified in VMware security advisories), making it a mandatory upgrade for environments handling sensitive data.
- Host-Guest File System (HGFS) Stability: Users reported issues with drag-and-drop and shared folders in earlier v17 builds; this point release targets those specific reliability issues.