How to Install VMware Workstation on Ubuntu

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: In the Ubuntu operating system

   For example, it may have been placed in the "Downloads" directory, so you could set that as your current working directory. , This list will be helpful when you type in the name of VMware workstation “.bundle” file in the next step. , This will get the installation started. “VMware-Workstation-Full-10.0.3-1895310.x86_64.bundle” is the complete name of the VMware workstation file that you are about to install. , When the VMware workstation Installer window pops up, select the radio button that says, “I accept the terms in the license agreement”, and click “Next”.
   
   Accept terms again.
   
   On the next page again, select the radio button that says, “I accept the terms in the license agreement”, and click “Next”. , Namely, if you wish your VMware workstation to check for updates on startup, select “Yes”; otherwise, select “No”.
   
   Then click “Next”.
   
   Make your preferred choice, and click “Next”. , Then click “Next”. , Click “Next”. , Click “Next”. , Click “Next”.
   
   You could skip this step by clicking “Next” without entering the license key, if you wish to enter it after installation. , At this point you should see that the actual installation of VMware workstation software has begun. , Click the “Close” button to close the installer window.
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   Step 2: open the Terminal window by pressing the “ctrl + alt + T” keys from the keyboard.

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   Step 3: In the Terminal window

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   Step 4: set your current working directory to the directory that has a copy of the VMware workstation “.bundle” file.

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   Step 5: Enter the “ls ./” command in the Terminal window to list the contents of the current directory.

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   Step 6: Enter “ gksudo bash VMware-Workstation-Full-10.0.3-1895310.x86_64.bundle” command in the Terminal window.

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   Step 7: Accept the terms.

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   Step 8: Make a selection based on your preference.

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   Step 9: Enter the username of any user that you might want to connect to your VMware workstation initially.

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    Step 10: Keep the default entry for your virtual machine shared directory.

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    Step 11: Keep the default port entry (443) for HTTPS port.

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    Step 12: Enter the license key that you were provided with at the time of VMware workstation software purchase.

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    Step 13: Wait for installation to begin.

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    Step 14: Finally

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    Step 15: when the installation is completed you will be notified.

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