PIDFile=/var/lock/subsys/vmware-workstation-server cat <if to allow product updates check on startup.Ĭhoose “ yes” to join VMware’s Customer Experience Improvement Program(“CEIP”). On the next screen, choose System service scripts directory, use /etc/init.d (the default).

Accept License Agreement terms and click next. Here are Download links.Īfter download is complete, start the installation using the bundle file downloaded. $ vmplayer Option 2: Install Using VMware bundleĭownload the latest VMware Workstation Pro or PlayerĬhoose the VMware edition to go with and download it. To Launch VMware Workstation, run: # Launch VMware Workstation Pro: Lastly, load the VMware modules: sudo modprobe -a vmw_vmci vmmon Sudo systemctl start rvice rvice rviceĬonfirm services status with: sudo systemctl status rvice rvice rvice rvice for sharing virtual machinesĮxample: sudo systemctl enable rvice rvice rvice.rvice for connecting USB devices to guest.Then, as desired, enable some of the following services: yay -S -noconfirm -needed vmware-workstation The vmware-workstation package is available on AUR and can be installed by running the command. You have two options: Option 1: Install from Package build for x86_64 yay -S -noconfirm -needed ncurses5-compat-libs Step 3: Install VMware Workstation Pro or Player The other package needed by the –console installer is ncurses5-compat-libs. sudo pacman -S fuse2 gtkmm linux-headers pcsclite libcanberra Install all required dependencies for running VMware Workstation on Arch Linux / Manjaro. yay – Best AUR Helper for Arch Linux / Manjaro.

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