VMware Player
by VMware
Free desktop virtualization program from VMware for running virtual machines with other operating systems on a Windows PC
Operating system: Windows
Publisher: VMware
Release: VMware Player 17.6.3
Antivirus check: VirusTotal report
VMware Player is a free application for running several virtual machines on one user's computer. It opens machines made in VMware Workstation and other VMware products; early versions also opened Microsoft Virtual PC and Symantec LiveState Recovery images.
VMware Player enables running multiple operating systems simultaneously on a single computer.
64-bit x86 CPU launched in 2011 or later
1.3 GHz or faster processor
2 GB of RAM (4 GB recommended)
64-bit Windows 10 or later, or 64-bit Linux
1.3 GHz or faster processor
2 GB of RAM (4 GB recommended)
64-bit Windows 10 or later, or 64-bit Linux
PROS
Runs other operating systems in virtual machines on one PC.
Opens virtual machines created in other VMware products.
Free for personal use, with a user-friendly interface.
Opens virtual machines created in other VMware products.
Free for personal use, with a user-friendly interface.
CONS
Lacks snapshots and other Workstation Pro features.
Discontinued as a separate product.
Needs plenty of RAM to run guest systems smoothly.
Discontinued as a separate product.
Needs plenty of RAM to run guest systems smoothly.
VMware Player 17.6.3
(212.5 MB)
