The tool stops all active VMware background daemons (such as vmware-authd , VMware NAT Service , and VMware USB Arbitration Service ) to release file locks.
Close VMware Workstation completely and ensure no VMs are running in the background. Extract the downloaded Unlocker .zip folder. vmware unlocker workstation 17 pro
As of late 2024, is now free for personal, educational, and commercial use through Broadcom . You no longer need a license key or a separate "unlocker" for basic software activation, though you still need the DrDonk Unlocker script if your goal is specifically to run macOS on a Windows PC. DrDonk/unlocker: VMware macOS utilities - GitHub The tool stops all active VMware background daemons