{"id":1192,"date":"2021-12-16T12:44:31","date_gmt":"2021-12-16T09:44:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/files2.tojikon.net\/files-cloud\/2021\/11\/19\/how-to-run-windows-11-on-linux-in-vmware-workstation\/https:\/\/files2.tojikon.net\/files-cloud\/2021\/11\/19\/how-to-run-windows-11-on-linux-in-vmware-workstation\/"},"modified":"2021-12-16T12:44:31","modified_gmt":"2021-12-16T09:44:31","slug":"how-to-run-windows-11-on-linux-in-vmware-workstation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tojikon.net\/en\/1192-how-to-run-windows-11-on-linux-in-vmware-workstation\/","title":{"rendered":"How to run Windows 11 on Linux in VMWare Workstation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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VMWare Workstation is an awe-inspiring tool for running virtual machines on Linux. If you\u2019ve been itching to try out the latest Windows 11 on your Linux computer with it, this guide will show you now.<\/p>\n

Note: VMWare Workstation is not free software. You can use an evaluation copy of the software for 30 days. However, if you like the app, buy a license from the official website.<\/p>\n

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Install VMWare Workstation on Linux<\/h2>\n

To use Windows 11 on your Linux PC in VMWare Workstation, you\u2019ll need to install the app on your computer. To install the latest release of VMWare, start by opening up a terminal window on the Linux desktop.<\/p>\n

You can open up a terminal window on the desktop by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T<\/strong> on the keyboard. Or, search for \u201cTerminal\u201d in the app menu and launch it that way. Then, with the terminal open, follow the installation instructions down below to get VMWare working.<\/p>\n

Generic Linux<\/h4>\n

If you use Ubuntu, Debian, OpenSUSE, Fedora, or any other Linux operating system, you will be able to install VMWare Workstation using the downloadable binary. To get your hands on the binary, use the following wget<\/strong> downloader command.<\/p>\n

\nwget https:\/\/download3.vmware.com\/software\/wkst\/file\/VMware-Workstation-Full-16.2.1-18811642.x86_64.bundle\n<\/pre>\n
After downloading the file, use the sh<\/strong> command to execute the bundle file as a shell script in your terminal. Running this file as a shell script will start the installer.<\/p>\n
\nsudo sh VMware-Workstation-Full-16.2.1-18811642.x86_64.bundle\n<\/pre>\n
Upon starting up the VMWare installer, the app will be installed on your computer. From here, you need to start up the following systemd services.<\/p>\n
\nsudo systemctl enable --now vmware-networks.service\nsudo systemctl enable --now vmware-usbarbitrator.service\n<\/pre>\n
Once you\u2019ve started up these two services, open up VMWare Workstation through the app menu. Then, enter your license key. Or, select the free trial if you do not own a copy.<\/p>\n
Arch Linux<\/h4>\n
If you use Arch Linux, the standalone VMWare bundle file will not work. The reason it does not work is that Arch\u2019s script location is different from what VMWare expects. The best way to get it working is with the AUR.<\/p>\n
To install VMWare Workstation on Arch Linux, enter the commands below in succession.<\/p>\n
\nsudo pacman -S git base-devel git clone https:\/\/aur.archlinux.org\/trizen.git\ncd trizen\/\nmakepkg -sri\ntrizen -S vmware-workstation\nsudo systemctl enable --now vmware-networks.service\nsudo systemctl enable --now vmware-usbarbitrator.service\n<\/pre>\n
Downloading Windows 11<\/h2>\n
With the VMWare Workstation app set up, it is time to download the latest release of Windows 11. Thankfully, Windows 11 is free to download from Microsoft. To get your hands on it, do the following.<\/p>\n
First, head over to the Windows 11 ISO page. Once there, scroll down to the \u201cDownload Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO)\u201d section, and click on the \u201cSelect Download\u201d menu. Then, choose Windows 11.<\/p>\n
After selecting \u201cWindows 11,\u201d click on the download button. Then, choose your product language and select the \u201cDownload\u201d button again to start the Windows 11 ISO download.<\/p>\n
Setting up the Windows 11 in VMware<\/h2>\n
Setting up Windows 11 in VMWare is a little different than VirtualBox on Linux. You don\u2019t need to do any registry hacks, and you\u2019ll even be able to take advantage of Microsoft\u2019s required TPM feature, as well as secure boot.<\/p>\n
To set up the VM, launch VMWare Workstation on the Linux desktop. Then, follow the step-by-step instructions below.<\/p>\n
Step 1:<\/strong> In VMware Workstation, find the \u201cFile\u201d menu and click on it. Then, select the \u201cNew Virtual Machine\u201d button with the mouse to create a new VM.<\/p>\n
Step 2:<\/strong> After clicking on the \u201cNew Virtual Machine\u201d button, a pop-up window will appear. Select \u201cTypical\u201d in this pop-up window. Then, click on the \u201cNext\u201d button to continue.<\/p>\n
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Step 3:<\/strong> Find the \u201cUse ISO image\u201d option, and click on the \u201cBrowse\u201d button. Then, browse for the downloaded Windows 11 ISO file from earlier. Click on the \u201cNext\u201d button to continue when done.<\/p>\n
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Step 4:<\/strong> After selecting the Windows 11 ISO, VMware will ask you to specify what kind of operating system it is. Choose \u201cWindows 10 and later x64\u201d from the drop-down menu. Then, click on the \u201cNext\u201d button to continue.<\/p>\n
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Step 5:<\/strong> You must now choose the VM\u2019s name. In the \u201cName\u201d box, enter \u201cWindows 11.\u201d Then, under location, browse where you\u2019d like to save the Windows 11 VMware files. Or, leave it blank for the default location.<\/p>\n
Step 6:<\/strong> You must specify a virtual disk size. In the \u201cMaximum disk size (in GB), enter your desired size. For best results, make a drive of at least 160 GB. After setting the size, choose \u201cStore virtual disk as a single file.\u201d Then, click \u201cNext.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Step 7:<\/strong> On the last page, you will see \u201cReady to Create Virtual Machine,\u201d followed by a summary. Uncheck the \u201cAutomatically power on this virtual machine after creation,\u201d as the setup is not complete yet.<\/p>\n
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Step 8:<\/strong> Once your VM is created, go back to VMWare Workstation and right-click on the virtual machine. Select the \u201cSettings\u201d option to access the Virtual Machine Settings. Then, click on the \u201cOptions\u201d tab, and select \u201cAdvanced.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Step 9:<\/strong> Inside the advanced area of settings, select \u201cEnable secure boot.\u201d This option is critical, as Windows 11 requires this feature to run correctly.<\/p>\n
Step 10:<\/strong> Find the \u201cAccess Control\u201d settings in the options list and select it with the mouse. Then, click on the \u201cEncrypt\u201d button to encrypt your virtual disk. Your Windows 11 VM must be encrypted to use the virtual TPM module.<\/p>\n
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Step 11:<\/strong> After encrypting your VM, find the \u201cHardware tab\u201d in the Windows 11 VM settings and click on it. Then, choose the \u201cAdd\u201d button to add new hardware and select the \u201cTrusted Platform Module\u201d option to add TPM to your VM.<\/p>\n
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When done, click \u201cSave\u201d to save your settings.<\/p>\n
Step 12:<\/strong> After saving your edits to the virtual machine, select it and power it on. From here, you can go through the installation process as usual for Windows 11. Enjoy!<\/p>\n
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