chmod +x VMware-Workstation-Full-16.2.5-*.x86_64.bundle
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First, update your system and install the required build tools. VMware Workstation compiles kernel modules during installation. chmod +x VMware-Workstation-Full-16
sudo dnf groupinstall "Development Tools" sudo dnf install kernel-devel kernel-headers Also, ensure your CPU virtualization extensions are enabled: sudo dnf groupinstall "Development Tools" sudo dnf install
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egrep -c '(vmx|svm)' /proc/cpuinfo If this returns 0 , you need to enable VT-x/AMD-V in your BIOS. Move to the directory where you downloaded the .bundle file.
sudo ./VMware-Workstation-Full-*.bundle --console --eulas-agreed --required After installation, restart your desktop session or run: