# Launch VMware Workstation vmware
Now that the file is executable, run it with root privileges to start the graphical or text-based installer.
Arch rotates kernels frequently. Install the headers for your specific kernel (e.g., linux-headers for the default kernel, linux-lts-headers for LTS, or linux-zen-headers for Zen):
sudo apt install linux-headers-generic
If you have Secure Boot enabled in your BIOS/UEFI, Linux may block VMware's proprietary modules. You will either need to disable Secure Boot or sign the VMware modules manually using a Machine Owner Key (MOK). Wayland vs Xorg