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VMware Adopts Windows-Style Versioning with Workstation Pro 25H2 Release Featuring New CLI Tool and USB 3.2 Support

VMware has launched its Workstation Pro and Fusion Pro 25H2 update with a significant shift to calendar-based versioning mirroring Microsoft’s approach. The release introduces dictTool for configuration management and enhanced USB 3.2 support alongside broader processor and operating system compatibility. According to reports, the update also includes numerous security fixes and accessibility improvements across both platforms.

VMware Embraces Calendar Versioning with Major Pro Suite Update

VMware has released a substantial update to its virtualization software, VMware Workstation Pro for Windows and Linux and Fusion Pro for Mac, adopting a new version model that aligns with Microsoft’s Windows release strategy. According to reports, the software has transitioned from traditional version numbers to the 25H2 designation, reflecting the release year and second half, mirroring the approach used for Windows 11 updates.