| Aspect | Details | |--------|---------| | Version | 17.6.1 | | Build Number | 24319023 | | Release Date | October 2024 (approx.) | | Type | Maintenance / Security Release | | Host OS Support | Windows 11 23H2/24H2, Windows Server 2022, Linux kernels up to 6.6 |
Use VMware vTPM (Virtual Trusted Platform Module) 2.0 to encrypt VMs. Even if someone steals your .vmx and .vmdk files, they cannot boot the VM without the password.
Correction for clarity: While Workstation Pro does not run on Apple M-series chips (that requires Fusion), v17.6.1 enhances support for Arm virtual machines on Windows and Linux hosts with Arm processors (e.g., Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite). You can now run Windows on Arm efficiently.
Date: April 19, 2026
Category: Virtualization / Software Review
Reading Time: 7 minutes
First, let's decode the version number. VMware Workstation Pro 17 is the major feature release. The subsequence v17.6.1 indicates a point release—specifically, a maintenance and security update following the initial 17.6 rollout. Build 24319023 is the unique internal identifier for this specific compilation.
This build is not about revolutionary new features; rather, it is about refinement, stability, and security. It addresses several bugs found in previous builds (such as graphics glitches on Linux hosts and USB arbitration issues on Windows Server) and patches security vulnerabilities to ensure your host OS remains safe while running guest virtual machines (VMs).