Run these quick tests to ensure everything works:
| Problem | Solution | |---------|----------| | | Enable virtualization in BIOS/UEFI (Intel VT-d / AMD SVM) | | "VMware Authorization Service not running" | Run services.msc → Start VMware Authorization Service → Set to Automatic | | Linux: Kernel modules fail to build | Install gcc , make , kernel-headers → run sudo vmware-modconfig --console | | Windows: Error 1920 | Uninstall old VMware remnants using VMware_Install_Cleaner.exe | | No 3D acceleration | Install latest GPU drivers → In VM settings: Hardware → Display → Enable Accelerate 3D graphics | install vmware workstation pro 17 download
Go to customerconnect.vmware.com (previously my.vmware.com). Run these quick tests to ensure everything works: