Head to https://www.vmware.com/au.html to download the program. To install on Windows select the Windows version.
Click Next.
Accept the License Agreement and click Next.
Take advantage of the Add VMware Workstation console tools into system PATH.
Optional check boxes, VMware recommends to select both.
Choose your preferred places.
Install.
Finish.
As long as you are using the product for personal use only, it is free.
Continue after the finish window and enjoy VMware player.