VMware Workstation Player is a streamlined desktop virtualization application that runs across multiple operating systems without rebooting on the same computer. Thanks to the uncomplicated user interface, outstanding operating system support and portability, IT professionals can now provide their users with company desktops even more easily.

* Workstation Player requires a 64-bit processor and a 64-bit host operating system

• The best way to learn about virtualization, operating systems, and the VMware partner network
• Support for hundreds of guest and host operating systems
• Compatible with the latest versions of Windows 10
• Run restricted virtual machines created with Workstation Pro or Fusion Pro
• Continued use of Windows XP or Windows 7 in a virtual environment on modern hardware
• Licenses available for EULA compliance when running in a commercial environment

Systems with processors (CPUs) from 2011 are supported, with the exception of:

• Intel Atom processors based on the Bonnell micro-architecture from 2011 (e.g. Atom Z670 / Z650; Atom N570),
• Systems with Intel Atom processors based on the Saltwell micro-architecture from 2012 (e.g. Atom S1200, Atom D2700 / D2500, Atom N2800 / N2600),
• Systems with AMD processors based on the Llano and Bobcat micro-architectures (e.g. with the code names "Hondo", "Ontario", "Zacate", "Llano").

It also supports:

• Systems with Intel processors based on the Westmere micro architecture from 2010 (e.g. Xeon 5600, Xeon 3600, Core i7-970, Core i7-980, Core i7-990)
• Core speed: 1.3 GHz or faster
• At least 2 GB of RAM; 4 GB RAM or more recommended

Host operating systems

• Ubuntu 14.04 and higher
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 and higher
• CentOS 6.0 and higher
• Oracle Linux 6.0 and higher
• openSUSE Leap 42.2 and higher
• SUSE Linux 12 and higher

Guest operating systems

More than 200 operating systems are supported including:

• Windows 10
• Windows 8.X
• Windows 7
• Windows XP
• Ubuntu
• Red Hat
• SUSE
• Oracle Linux
• Debian
• Fedora
• openSUSE
• Mint
• CentOS

VMware Workstation Player can run on most 64-bit * host operating systems - Windows or Linux:

• Windows 10
• Windows Server 2016
• Windows Server 2012
• Windows Server 2008
• Windows 8
• Windows 7
• Ubuntu
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• CentOS
• Oracle Linux
• openSUSE
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server

The VMware Compatibility Guide contains the currently supported operating systems.