If you need professional features (multiple VMs, advanced networking, nested virtualization), download the free 30-day trial of Workstation Pro 17. After that, a paid license costs around $199 (one-time, perpetual). For students/teachers, check academic pricing.
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When you search for that phrase, you’ll encounter forums, torrent sites, and keygen download pages. Here’s what actually happens if you click those links: If you need professional features (multiple VMs, advanced