Stay safe, and virtualize responsibly.

file VMware*.bundle # Output should contain: ELF 64-bit LSB executable, x86-64 The search string includes what looks like a timestamp or hash. If you have a file with that exact name, examine it:

sudo ln -sf /usr/bin/gcc-12 /usr/bin/gcc Solution: You downloaded a Windows .exe or wrong architecture. Ensure the file is for x86_64 Linux:

sudo vmware-modconfig --console --install-all Solution: VMware modules compile against your current GCC. Symlink the correct version: