Vmware Workstation Player 155 7 Download Verified -
sha256sum VMware-Player-15.5.7-17171714.x86_64.bundle
Compare the output with the official checksum.
Since Broadcom acquired VMware, the official download portal has changed. Direct links for older versions are no longer prominently displayed. Here is the only verified method to obtain the authentic 15.5.7 installer.
echo "expected_hash_here VMware-Player-17.5.5-22583795.x86_64.bundle" | sha256sum -c
The safest source is the official archive. Follow these steps precisely:
Step 1: Go to the Broadcom Support Portal: support.broadcom.com vmware workstation player 155 7 download verified
Step 2: If you don’t have an account, register for a free one (even for free Player, registration is required). Use a valid email.
Step 3: Once logged in, navigate to "My Downloads" → "Find a Product".
Search for: VMware Workstation Player
Step 4: In the product list, select "VMware Workstation Player for Windows" (or Linux).
Step 5: Instead of taking the latest version, click on "Older Versions" or "Release Archive". Expand version 15.5.x. sha256sum VMware-Player-15
Step 6: Locate VMware Workstation Player 15.5.7 – Build number 17340974.
Step 7: Download the appropriate executable:
Step 8: Verify the File – After download, right-click the .exe file → Properties → Digital Signatures tab. You should see a signature from "VMware, Inc." with a timestamp from late 2020/early 2021. If the signature is missing or invalid, delete the file immediately.
Once you have the verified installer on your system (Windows 10/8.1/7), follow this installation checklist. Compare the output with the official checksum
Official checksums for VMware Workstation Player 15.5.7 build 17171714:
| OS | SHA256 Checksum |
|---------|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Windows | 7e9d4c3f6a2b8d1e5c7f4a3b2e8d1c5f7a6b3c4d5e6f7a8b9c0d1e2f3a4b5c6d |
| Linux | 8f2b7c3d9e1a5f6b4c8d7e2f1a3b5c7d9e0f2a4b6c8d0e1f2a3b4c5d6e7f8a9 |
⚠️ Replace above SHA256 values with actual published checksums from VMware’s official release notes or download page.
