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VMware Workstation and Fusion 25H2 Released with New Features and Latest OS Support

VMware has introduced the latest versions of its desktop hypervisors, Workstation 25H2 and Fusion 25H2. These updates include a revamped versioning system, improved tools, and enhanced compatibility with current hardware and operating systems.

GBy Grace BennettOct 17, 20251 min read

VMware has introduced the latest versions of its desktop hypervisors, Workstation 25H2 and Fusion 25H2. These updates include a revamped versioning system, improved tools, and enhanced compatibility with current hardware and operating systems.

The new releases aim to enhance virtualization for developers, IT professionals, and testers by optimizing performance, automation, and support for advanced platforms.

The updates implement a calendar-based naming convention, transitioning from sequential numbers to 25H2, indicating the second half of 2025. This system simplifies release tracking and upgrade planning, ensuring consistency across VMware's product suite.

The dictTool command-line utility now enables inspection and editing of .vmx configuration files and user preferences, catering to advanced scripting and customization needs. USB 3.2 support enhances data transfer speeds and compatibility with modern peripherals. Hardware Version 22 allows virtual machines to utilize the latest virtual hardware for improved performance. Workstation includes Hyper-V/WHP detection for better troubleshooting on Windows hosts.

Support for new CPUs and operating systems has been expanded to accommodate Intel's Lunar Lake, Arrow Lake, and Meteor Lake processors, along with new guest and host OS additions such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10, Fedora Linux 42, and macOS Tahoe.

VMware has introduced the latest versions of its desktop hypervisors, Workstation 25H2 and Fusion 25H2.
Grace Bennett · Thehackingpost

Both Workstation and Fusion 25H2 incorporate numerous stability and security enhancements. Security patches address vulnerabilities, while accessibility improvements facilitate interface navigation for various users.

Workstation updates include resolving Windows UI resizing issues, optimizing Linux support bundles, and addressing Linux full-screen crashes and Intel GPU 3D acceleration problems. Fusion resolves dead key input issues and ensures USB "Plug in Action" settings persist.

These releases are available in English, French, Japanese, and Spanish, expanding their accessibility globally.

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VMware continues to support its free model and provides a comprehensive Customer FAQ at vmware.com/docs/desktop-hypervisor-faqs to address community queries.

Downloads require registration via the official VMware site, with ongoing updates promised to maintain relevance in the evolving tech landscape.

Based on reporting by Cyber Security News.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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