In the fast-paced world of software development, "newer" is almost always synonymous with "better." We are conditioned to update our operating systems, browsers, and tools constantly to stay on the cutting edge. However, in the realm of system virtualization, there is a massive, persistent demand for legacy software.
: To run a VM on an older version of Workstation, you must often change the hardware compatibility setting to a lower version (e.g., from Workstation 17 down to 11) within the VM's settings. vmware workstation pro older versions