Vmware Workstation Pro 17.0.0 Build 20800274 -x... [extra Quality] Jun 2026

In controlled tests using Build 20800274 on an Intel Core i9-13900K host (24 cores) with 64GB RAM, running a Windows 11 guest with 16 vCPUs and 32GB RAM:

:: Copy file to guest vmrun -gu admin -gp pwd CopyFileFromHostToGuest "VM.vmx" "C:\host\file.txt" "C:\guest\file.txt" VMware Workstation Pro 17.0.0 Build 20800274 -x...

While Build 20800274 was the initial 17.0 release, version 17.x of VMware Workstation is scheduled to reach End of Life on November 17, 2025 In controlled tests using Build 20800274 on an

VMware claims up to for encrypted VMs in this build. The underlying mechanism is the introduction of parallel encryption using AES-XTS mode with multiple threads, reducing the overhead of protecting VM state and memory at rest. For years, Workstation Pro refused to run if

: Users can choose between "Full" encryption for maximum security or "Fast" encryption , which only encrypts the files necessary for TPM support (like .vmx and .nvram ), significantly improving performance.

For years, Workstation Pro refused to run if Hyper‑V was enabled. This build introduces a compatibility layer, allowing Workstation Pro 17 to run alongside: