TL;DR: You found a link to VMware Workstation 9 on youwindowsworld.com . This software is over a decade old. While it can run on older hosts (Windows 7/8, old Linux), it does not support modern processors, Windows 11, or current Linux kernels. Use it only for legacy labs—not for daily work.

Have a specific old project that requires Workstation 9? Let me know in the comments—I’ll help you find the right drivers or VMware Tools for it.

The youwindowsworld download for VMware Workstation 9 exists, but think of it as an archaeological artifact. It’s fun to explore in a controlled, offline virtual environment—but do not rely on it for work, security testing, or running daily VMs.