Windows 11 on VMware Workstation

 With VMware Workstation version 16.2 it is prepared for Windows 11. There are more details in the blog post "Workstation 16.2 Now Available". But with the increased requirements for Windows 11 there are some configuration you have to do before installation.

1. Set firmware type to UEFI and enable secure boot. The is required to enable TPM. The setting is in Options > Advanced: Firmware type.
2. Set encryption on the virtual machine. This is required to enable TPM. The setting is in Options: Access Control. You have to generate a password for the VM, but that is quite straight forward.
3. Add Trusted Platform Module (TPM). This is required by Windows 11.

With these configurations in place the Windows 11 installation is quite similar to the Windows 10 installation.

If you plan to use the Windows 11 installation for usage without internet access, you should complete the installation with a local offline account. This is done during the final parts of the installation where you are expected to log on.