I just upgraded my Ubuntu desktop system to Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (previously 14.04 LTS). After the upgrade VMware workstation won't start. When running /usr/bin/vmware I get no errors or diagnostics, just a return to the CLI prompt after about half a second. I've been running VMware 10.0.2, I think. (/usr/bin/vmware -v similarly displays nothing).
I assumed that an upgrade to Workstation 10.0.6 might solve any problems and replace any files or links missing as a result of the distribution upgrade, but instead, when running the downloaded bundle, I get the message "The system is up to date. Nothing has been modified". When trying to run previous bundle files, I simply get a hang.
So rather than randomly nuking VMware's files and libraries in an attempt to stimulate a re-install I thought it best to inquire here. Any help would be appreciated.