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Overview of the VMware Workstation Window Overview of the VMware Workstation Window
This section contains introductory information about the VMware Workstation window, followed by information about running virtual machines that are already installed.
  • To open the Workstation application, see Launching VMware Workstation.
  • To create a new virtual machine and install a guest operating system, see Creating a New Virtual Machine.
  • A VMware Workstation virtual machine is like a separate computer that runs in a window on your physical computer. However, VMware Workstation displays more than the screen of a physical computer. The Workstation window lets you run multiple virtual machines, switch easily from one to another. The window also contains elements that help you organize and access to your virtual machines in a convenient manner.
    The VMware Workstation window is divided into three main sections.

  • The Summary/Console Display—Appearing on the right, this main part of the window is the display screen where your virtual machines display information.
  • The Toolbar—These buttons along the top allow you to act on your virtual machines, offering one-click options for power, suspend, snapshot, screen and summary/console display.
  • The Favorites List—Appearing on the left, this area lets you bookmark your virtual machines and teams of virtual machines for quick access.
  • The following sections describe these areas in detail.


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