Windows 10 VMware Workstation Download – Quick and Simple Steps

Okay, so I needed to set up a virtual machine on my Windows 10 computer. I’ve heard good things about VMware Workstation, so I decided to give it a try. I’m going to walk you through the whole process, just like I did it.

First, I launched my browser. Then, I typed in “VMware Workstation download” into the search bar. Many results pop-up, and I clicked into the official website of VMware.

Downloading the Installer

• After navigating to the page, I found the download section for VMware Workstation Player.
• Clicked on the download button for the Windows version.
• The download started automatically, and I just had to wait for the file, named something like “VMware-player-full”, to finish downloading.

Running the Installer

• Once the download was complete, I went to my “Downloads” folder and double-clicked the installer file.
• The installer launched, and a User Account Control (UAC) prompt appeared. I clicked “Yes” to allow it to make changes.
• The installation wizard started. I followed the on-screen instructions.
• Clicked “Next” a few times, accepted the license agreement.
• I choose the default installation location, but you can change it if you want.
• Decided whether I wanted to check for product updates on startup and join the VMware Customer Experience Improvement Program. You can choose whatever you prefer here.
• Then, it asked me about shortcuts. I just left the default options to create shortcuts on the Desktop and in the Start Menu.
• Finally, I clicked “Install” to begin the actual installation.

Waiting for Installation

• The installation process took a few minutes. I just sat back and watched the progress bar.

Finishing Up

• After the installation was done, I clicked “Finish”.
• Some versions might ask you to restart your computer, but mine didn’t.

Launching VMware Workstation Player

• I located the VMware Workstation Player shortcut on my desktop and double-clicked it.
• The application opened without a hitch, showing the main interface. I can see some options to create a new virtual machine.
• I just download the Windows 10 ISO file from somewhere. Then I can use it to create a new virtual machine. It is easy.

That’s it! VMware Workstation Player was successfully installed on my Windows 10 machine. Now I can create and run virtual machines. Pretty straightforward, right?