https://www.theregister.co.uk/2019/10/07/windows_update_costly_for_some_as_older_vmware_workstation_breaks/

Windows 10 users have been complaining since the weekend that VMware Workstation no longer runs after a cumulative Windows 10 Update prevents it from starting.

Only older versions of VMware Workstation are affected, but even users willing to pay for an upgrade may face other compatibility issues.