Each virtual machine can execute its own operating system, including versions of Microsoft Windows, Linux, BSD, and MS-DOS.

[5] In November 2024, VMware Workstation was made free for commercial use, with paid subscriptions and support no longer available.

VMware Workstation supports bridging existing host network adapters and sharing physical disk drives and USB devices with a virtual machine.

These snapshots can later be restored, effectively returning the virtual machine to the saved state,[7] as it was and free from any post-snapshot damage to the VM.

[15] In November 2024, this change was expanded to include commercial and educational users, thereby making the software free for everyone.

At the same time, however, Broadcom discontinued official technical support for the product, instead directing users to seek help from existing documentation and the community.

Or the appliance can be configured to automatically reset itself after each use so that no changes, including personal information, modified files, damage, etc.