VMware Workstation End of Life
Lansweeper notes VMware Workstation 17.x (Pro/Player) reaches end‑of‑service on Nov 17, 2025. Users should upgrade to 25H2 to continue receiving updates and benefit from new features (USB 3.2, HW v22, expanded OS support).
CORTEX Protocol Intelligence Assessment
Business Impact: Unsupported hypervisors increase attack surface and compliance risk. Technical Context: Lifecycle changes under Broadcom require proactive asset audits and upgrades.
Strategic Intelligence Guidance
- Inventory Workstation installs; prioritize upgrades to 25H2.
- Validate VM encryption/snapshots before migration.
- Harden host OS and restrict local admin on hypervisor hosts.
- Track Broadcom lifecycle notices for future changes.
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Intelligence Source: VMware Workstation End of Life - Lansweeper | Oct 22, 2025