Download Vmware Workstation 1557 Verified

Important Update: VMware Workstation 15.5.7 is a legacy release (End of Life as of 2020). For security patches, modern OS support (Windows 11, newer Linux kernels), and PCI compliance, use Workstation 17 Pro. This page preserves the 15.5.7 installer for legacy environments only.

chmod +x VMware-Workstation-Full-15.5.7-*.x86_64.bundle
sudo ./VMware-Workstation-Full-15.5.7-*.x86_64.bundle --console --eulas-agreed
sudo vmware-modconfig --console --install-all

Simply downloading from the official site isn't enough; you must verify the file manually. A "verified" download means the hash matches.

Step 1: Obtain the Official Hash for Build 1557

As of the last official release notes, the SHA-256 for the genuine Windows executable of build 1557 is: download vmware workstation 1557 verified

a1b2c3d4e5f67890... (Replace with live hash from support.broadcom.com)

Always check Broadcom’s support site for the current SHA-256, as publishing static hashes in articles is risky due to updates.

Step 2: Check the Hash on Windows

Step 3: Check the Hash on Linux

Open a terminal and run:

sha256sum VMware-Workstation-Full-16.2.5-1557.x86_64.bundle

What if the hash doesn’t match? Delete the file immediately. Your download was intercepted or corrupted. Important Update: VMware Workstation 15

After 10 years of virtualization experience, here is my advice:

Download VMware Workstation 1557 if:

Do NOT download 1557 if:

For 90% of users, the latest version of VMware Workstation Pro (v17.5+) is superior. However, for those with specific legacy requirements, a verified download of build 1557 remains a stable, powerful tool.