Changelog:
When creating a new virtual machine from an ISO image file, VMware Workstation does not recognize Windows 11 24H2. If you create a virtual machine from a Windows 11 24H2 ISO image file, VMware Workstation recognizes a Windows Server 2025 iso file instead.
Powering on a virtual machine fails with VMware Workstation 17.6 - unrecoverable error: (svga) svga Exception 0xc0000005 error. Powering on a virtual machine with the 3D graphics feature deactivated and activated Allow hardware acceleration for all virtual machine consoles from the VMware Workstation preferences fails with VMware Workstation 17.6 - unrecoverable error: (svga) svga Exception 0xc0000005 error.
Cannot install or upgrade VMware Workstation 17.6 on a non-English host system. If you try to install or upgrade VMware Workstation on a host system in a different locale than English, an MSI pop-up error appears.
CentOS 9 Stream with kernel versions later than 5.14.0-432 is not supported on Workstation Pro 17.6 as a host. CentOS 9 Stream with kernel versions later than 5.14.0-432 is not supported on Workstation Pro 17.6 as a host.
Known issues in VMware Workstation Pro 17.6.1 include the following:
The multi-monitor feature might not work correctly in specific topologies
In specific situations, based on different hardware and topologies, the multi-monitor feature does not work as expected. You might see issues like reverting the topology to a single screen, or not cycling through monitors.
Workaround: None.
When creating a new virtual machine from an ISO image file, VMware Workstation does not recognize Windows 11 24H2. If you create a virtual machine from a Windows 11 24H2 ISO image file, VMware Workstation recognizes a Windows Server 2025 iso file instead.
Powering on a virtual machine fails with VMware Workstation 17.6 - unrecoverable error: (svga) svga Exception 0xc0000005 error. Powering on a virtual machine with the 3D graphics feature deactivated and activated Allow hardware acceleration for all virtual machine consoles from the VMware Workstation preferences fails with VMware Workstation 17.6 - unrecoverable error: (svga) svga Exception 0xc0000005 error.
Cannot install or upgrade VMware Workstation 17.6 on a non-English host system. If you try to install or upgrade VMware Workstation on a host system in a different locale than English, an MSI pop-up error appears.
CentOS 9 Stream with kernel versions later than 5.14.0-432 is not supported on Workstation Pro 17.6 as a host. CentOS 9 Stream with kernel versions later than 5.14.0-432 is not supported on Workstation Pro 17.6 as a host.
Known issues in VMware Workstation Pro 17.6.1 include the following:
The multi-monitor feature might not work correctly in specific topologies
In specific situations, based on different hardware and topologies, the multi-monitor feature does not work as expected. You might see issues like reverting the topology to a single screen, or not cycling through monitors.
Workaround: None.
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 11 Pro
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Manufacturer/Model
- Custom Build
- CPU
- Intel Core i9 12900KF
- Motherboard
- ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero
- Memory
- Corsair 64GB DDR5 Vengeance C40 5200Mhz
- Graphics Card(s)
- ASUS GeForce RTX 3090 ROG Strix OC 24GB
- Sound Card
- OnBoard
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Acer Predator XB323UGP 32" QHD G-SYNC-C 144Hz 1MS IPS LED
- Screen Resolution
- 2560 x 1440
- Hard Drives
- 1x Samsung 980 Pro Series Gen4 250GB M.2 NVMe
1x Samsung 980 Pro Series Gen4 500GB M.2 NVMe
2x Samsung 980 Pro Series Gen4 2TB M.2 NVMe
- PSU
- Corsair AX1200i 1200W 80PLUS Titanium Modular
- Case
- Corsair 4000D Black Case w/ Tempered Glass Side Panel
- Cooling
- Noctua NH-U12A Chromax Black CPU Cooler, 4x Noctua 120mm Fans
- Keyboard
- Logitech MK545
- Mouse
- Logitech MX Master 3
- Internet Speed
- Fixed Wireless 150mbps/75mbps
- Browser
- Firefox
- Antivirus
- Kaspersky
- Other Info
- Thrustmaster TS-PC RACER
Fanatec CSL Elite Pedals with the Load Cell Kit
Yamaha Amp with Bose Speakers
