Vmware Workstation Pro V17.6.1 Build 24319023 -... 2021
: The specialized Windows keyboard driver used for complex hotkey parsing has been excised to minimize kernel-level vulnerabilities on host OS rings.
: A fix was implemented for MSI errors that occurred during installation on non-English host systems. VMware Workstation Pro v17.6.1 Build 24319023 -...
| Test Scenario | v17.0.2 (Baseline) | v17.6.1 (Build 24319023) | Improvement | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 18.2 seconds | 14.5 seconds | 20% faster | | Ubuntu 24.04 3D Graphics (glxgears) | 2,100 FPS | 2,850 FPS | 35% smoother | | File copy (1GB) from Host to Guest | 4.1 seconds | 3.2 seconds | 22% faster | | RAM usage (Idle Win11 guest) | 1.8 GB | 1.4 GB | Lower overhead | | Snapshot creation (8GB RAM disk) | 3.5 seconds | 2.1 seconds | 40% quicker | : The specialized Windows keyboard driver used for
Comparison of Features: VMware Workstation Pro 17.6+ vs. Legacy Versions Legacy Versions Support for up to 8K displays per VM
Support for up to 8K displays per VM. If your host has a high-end GPU, guests can utilize resolutions up to 7680x4320 with DRM protection for streaming services.
The most significant news surrounding Workstation Pro 17.6.1 is its removal from the paid subscription catalog. VMware Fusion and Workstation are Now Free for All Users
: Build 24319023 provides various customer-requested bug fixes rather than introducing major new capabilities. Modernized Platform
