This kit is specific to EFI/UEFI boot modes. For older "Legacy BIOS" VMs, users typically modify the BIOS.440.ROM instead.
While specific versions vary, a ".7z" kit from late 2021 usually includes: VMware EFI Mod Kit [Updated 09-2021].7z
Binaries representing the activation tables for different hardware manufacturers. ⚠️ Important Considerations This kit is specific to EFI/UEFI boot modes
Always verify the source of such kits, as third-party firmware tools are often hosted on enthusiast forums like MyDigitalLife and may carry risks if not from a trusted community member. ⚠️ Important Considerations Always verify the source of
Modifying firmware is an advanced task. Errors can result in the virtual machine failing to boot or triggering "Unrecoverable Error" messages.
Update: Adding a driver to a UEFI firmware · Issue #40 - GitHub
Pre-extracted EFI32.ROM and EFI64.ROM files from various VMware versions (like Workstation 15 or 16).