Based on VMware’s release notes for 17.6.1 (build 24319023):
With the release of , we have reached a fascinating crossroads. This is not just another routine maintenance update. This build marks one of the first major releases since Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware—and the historic decision to make Workstation Pro completely free for personal, educational, and commercial use . VMware Workstation Pro v17.6.1 Build 24319023 -...
The biggest invisible fix. Earlier versions of Workstation 17 had trouble with the latest Windows 11 24H2 update (specifically with VBS – Virtualization-Based Security). Build 24319023 includes optimized Hyper-V emulation, allowing nested virtualization to run smoother on hosts that have Core Isolation or Memory Integrity enabled. Based on VMware’s release notes for 17
Why are sysadmins raving about ? Here are three advanced scenarios: The biggest invisible fix
Use to encrypt VMs. Even if someone steals your .vmx and .vmdk files, they cannot boot the VM without the password.