Hi!
I saw starting VirtualBox virtual machine from shortcut directly, I was surprised,
I think VMware is very good software and is not missing this feature.
So:
How to start VMware virtual machine from shortcut directly? I mean start 'cause it is possible to create shortcut to VM, but it starts VM not, only displays its window.
No matter if Workstation Pro or Player.
Thank you for each help.
Miro
Just double-click on the vmx file you wish to start.
Ok, but I want to start it by command, in my case in AutoHotKey script - assign key to start VM, anything like this:
SC057::
Run, "E:\VMware\VM\Win7\windows7.vmx"
Return
Simply: I use path, but how to create path for starting machine?
Miro
Hi,
Use vmrun.
eg.
vmrun start "E:\VMware\VM\Win7\windows7.vmx" gui
The vmrun command is located somewhere under your VMware folder.
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Wil
Thank you!
That's exactly what I need.
Else one, really last Q: How to do the same using VMware Workstation Player?
Miro
Really I found it.
On the web I found complete manual how to use vmrun.
Now I can start VM also in Player, by example:
vmrun -T player start "E:\VMware\Win7\Windows7.vmx" gui
Thank you for help with vmrun command.
Miro