VMware Workstation Pro has transitioned to a free model for personal use with the release of version 17.6. This update introduces a new command-line tool, vmcli, which allows users to perform operations such as creating virtual machines and modifying VM settings via Command Prompt or Terminal. The update expands support for guest and host operating systems, including Windows Server 2025, Windows 11 Version 23H2, Ubuntu 24.04, and Fedora 40. It addresses critical issues such as VMware KVM crashes, slow virtual machine performance on non-admin Windows accounts, and installation failures on Linux hosts with kernel version 6.8. Notable changes include the removal of legacy VMTools ISOs, end-of-life support for Bluetooth hub passthrough, discontinuation of physical host parallel ports support for Windows, removal of Unity mode, and the Enhanced Keyboard driver. VMware Workstation Pro can be downloaded for free for personal use, but a free account is required, and commercial use still requires a license.