How to Check if VMWare Is Taking Snapshots
VMWare Workstation is a virtualization application that allows you to run multiple instances of other operating systems on your Windows computer or server. The VMWare software includes a snapshot feature, which captures the state of your virtual machine and stores a complete backup of its content so you can revert to it at any time. If you are concerned about storage space on your computer or server, you can quickly check to see if your instance of VMWare Workstation is taking snapshots.
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Instructions
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Launch the VMWare application from the "All Programs" list in the Start menu.
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Open the "VM" menu at the top of the window and choose "Settings."
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Go to the "Options" tab in the pop-up window that appears.
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Highlight the row labeled "Snapshots" from the "Settings" list on the left side of the pop-up window.
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Look in the "General" section of the window to see the current snapshot settings for your virtual machine. If the "Disable snapshots" box is checked, VMWare workstation is not taking snapshots. If the box is unchecked, the application is storing snapshots of your virtual machine. You can adjust the advanced snapshot settings in the "When powering off" section of the pop-up window.
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