This software is designed to "phone home" to EVC servers. If it connects, it will instantly deactivate the crack. While your VM is isolated, you should also block it at the firewall level to be safe.
This can help narrow down if the issue is the VM config or a checksum/plugin problem. winols 451 vmware fix
Do not change the VM's hardware version or MAC address after installation. This software is designed to "phone home" to EVC servers
Which are you running (e.g., VMware Workstation 16, 17, or Player)? VMware Workstation 16