This is due to a code signature mismatch. Run this in Terminal:
Have you successfully run Fusion 8 on a newer OS? Let me know in the comments how many times your Mac kernel panicked last week. vmware fusion 8 catalina
sudo codesign --force --deep --sign - /Applications/VMware\ Fusion.app Once you force your way past the install, does it run ? This is due to a code signature mismatch
Published by: Tech Retrospective Date: October 26, 2023 Instead, right-click the Install VMware Fusion
sudo spctl --master-disable Go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy > General and set "Allow apps downloaded from" to . Step 2: The DMG Bypass When you mount the VMware-Fusion-8.5.10...dmg , don't drag the app to the folder yet. Instead, right-click the Install VMware Fusion.pkg and select Open . If you double-click, it will block you. Step 3: The "Damaged" Error Post-install, the app will likely crash immediately or say "VMware Fusion is damaged and can’t be opened. You should move it to the Trash."
Why? If your Mac goes to sleep with a Fusion 8 VM suspended, there is a 30% chance you will wake up to a black screen with a multi-language message telling you to restart your computer.