Activate VMware Workstation Pro License Key on Linux Host
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Activate VMware Workstation Pro License Key on Linux Host

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Article ID: 315645

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Products

VMware Desktop Hypervisor VMware Workstation Pro VMware Workstation 16.x Pro (for Windows)

Issue/Introduction

How to activate VMware Workstation with a valid license key.

Symptoms:

  • Invalid License Key.
  • Unable to activate Workstation Pro during installation on Linux Host.

Environment

  • VMware Workstation Player 16.x (Linux)
  • VMware Workstation Pro 16.x (Linux)

Resolution

  1. Close Workstation.
  2. Open terminal and type "VMware"
  3. Enter the valid license key on the opened dialog box.

Additional Information

Impact/Risks: Unable to use application after 30 days trial period.