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Running the Virtual Machine

Run the virtual machine by pressing the Power On button in the toolbar or by choosing the Power On function in the Power menu. The Power On function is enabled only when a virtual machine configuration file has been opened.

The first time you power on VMware Workstation, you may be required to enter a serial number. After your serial number is validated, you will be invited to register your copy of VMware Workstation on the VMware Web site. You may choose to register immediately or may do so at a later time by selecting the Register Now! option from the VMware Workstation Help menu.

More buttons and menu functions become available after the virtual machine starts running. The most commonly used functions are also in the toolbar:

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