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VMware Worstation allows you to create, run and share virtual machines in a speedy and easy-to-use environment

VMware Worstation allows you to create, run and share virtual machines in a speedy and easy-to-use environment

Vote: (158 votes)

Program license: Trial version

Developer: VMware

Version: 16.2.4-20089737

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(158 votes)

Trial version

Developer

Version

VMware

16.2.4-20089737

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • Supports almost every operating system.
  • Virtual machines can be saved or shared through the network.
  • Lots of customization options for the virtual machine's hardware.
  • Allows creating image snapshots and capturing video within the virtual machine.

Cons

  • Requires a powerful PC for optimal performance.
  • Paid version must be purchased to continue using all features after trial ends.

VMWare Workstation is a virtualization tool that lets you create and run virtual machines with their own independent operating system. It's one of the most popular programs in its category and has many advanced features, making it useful for both individual and business users.

Create and Run Virtual Machines Easily

When you create a virtual machine for the first time, VMWare Workstation is able to optimize the virtualization settings based on the operating system that you'll be using on it, such as Windows 7 or Ubuntu. You have the ability to fully customize the virtual hardware options, including the amount of RAM assigned to the virtual machine, hard disk space, network adapters types and more. When the virtual machine is running, it can be displayed in a window or in full screen mode depending on your preference.

Powerful VM Management Features

With VMWare Workstation, you can take screenshots and videos of the virtual machines you have running, which is a useful feature if you need to make tutorials that show how to perform certain tasks in a specific operating system or a program which runs on a platform different than the one of the host PC.

Once a virtual machine is created, you can save it so that it can be used on another computer running VMWare software. VMWare Workstation even lets you share your virtual machines across your local network.

Perfect for IT Professionals and Individual Users Alike

There are many reasons you might want to create a virtual PC with another operating system. Home users can use the program to run software which is only available on a different platform, such as Linux or an earlier version of Windows. Software developers and IT professionals often use virtual machines to test programs they create under different operating systems.

With VMWare Workstation, you can create as many virtual machines as you need and even run several of them at the same time. However, it's recommended that you have a PC with a powerful CPU and a large amount of RAM if you're going to use virtual machines with more modern operating systems like Windows 8 or 10, as the virtual machine performance can get sluggish otherwise. Also, unlike the free VMWare Player tool, VMWare Workstation is a limited trial. If you want to continue using its full features, you'll have to purchase the full version.

Pros

  • Supports almost every operating system.
  • Virtual machines can be saved or shared through the network.
  • Lots of customization options for the virtual machine's hardware.
  • Allows creating image snapshots and capturing video within the virtual machine.

Cons

  • Requires a powerful PC for optimal performance.
  • Paid version must be purchased to continue using all features after trial ends.