gcc not found VMware Linux fix

Published: 21 April 2026
on channel: AN1INFo

Fix the *“GNU C Compiler (gcc) was not found”* error in VMware Workstation on Linux systems.

When launching VMware Workstation, you may encounter the *VMware Kernel Module Updater* error stating that required modules cannot be compiled because **gcc is missing**. This issue commonly occurs after a fresh Linux installation or missing development tools.

In this video, I’ll show you a *step-by-step solution* to install gcc and required build tools so VMware can compile and load kernel modules successfully.

💡 What you’ll learn:
• Why VMware requires gcc
• How to install gcc on Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, etc.)
• Fix VMware Kernel Module Updater error
• Run VMware without errors

🔧 Commands covered:

Install gcc
Install build-essential / kernel headers
Re-run VMware module installer

📌 This tutorial is helpful for:

VMware Workstation users on Linux
Beginners facing gcc not found error
Anyone installing VMware on Ubuntu/Debian

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