This document introduces the basic use of VMware Player 2.0, including downloading and installing, system requirements, feature characteristics, virtual machine compatibility, etc.
This document serves as a Getting Started Guide for VMware Player 2.0, a free desktop application designed to run virtual machines on Windows or Linux PCs. It is intended for users who wish to install or utilize the software to run prebuilt application environments and virtual appliances without purchasing additional virtualization software.
| Product Type | Free desktop application |
|---|---|
| New Feature in 2.0 | Windows Vista support |
| New Feature in 2.0 | USB 2.0 support |
| New Feature in 2.0 | Shared folders |
VMware Player is a free desktop application that lets you run virtual machines on a Windows or Linux PC.
Yes, on Windows host machines, VMware Player opens and runs Microsoft Virtual PC and Virtual Server virtual machines.
Each instance of VMware Player can run only one virtual machine at a time.