Broadcom has centralized all VMware downloads within their support portal. You can no longer grab it directly from a simple public link without an account.
You must check the "Terms and Conditions" box and potentially fill out a trade compliance form before the download button becomes active.
Before you hit download, ensure your host machine can handle the overhead of running multiple operating systems.
Once logged in, select Software > VMware Cloud Foundation .
A 64-bit x86 Intel or AMD CPU (2011 or later) with at least 1.3GHz core speed.
Use the search bar for "VMware Workstation Pro" and select the latest version (e.g., Workstation 17 Pro or newer).
