The first answer which claimed "30 seconds in google could have solved it"

is ... confusing at best.

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@daiim wrote:

Tutorial that helped me:

https://www.itzgeek.com/how-tos/linux/ubuntu-how-tos/how-to-install-vmware-workstation-16-pro-on-ubu...

From step: "Execute the series of commands to install VMware Workstation modules."

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This solved the problem!

I dig up my ancient account just so that I can login and say "thank you"!