Since Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware, VMware Workstation Pro and Fusion Pro are now . You no longer need to look for unofficial .rar downloads, which often carry security risks. Instead, you can download the official installer directly from the Broadcom Support Portal. Guide to Downloading VMware Workstation Pro
If you have already downloaded a .rar file from a third-party source: Download vmware rar
: If the source provides a MD5 or SHA checksum, compare it against your file to ensure it hasn't been tampered with. Guide to Downloading VMware Workstation Pro If you
Go to the Broadcom Support Portal . You must register for a free account with your email to access the downloads. : Use a tool like 7-Zip or WinRAR to extract the files
: Use a tool like 7-Zip or WinRAR to extract the files.
Double-click the downloaded .exe (Windows) or .dmg (Mac) file. During installation, ensure you select the option "Use VMware Workstation for Personal Use" when prompted to ensure it stays free. Handling .rar Files Safely