VMware Workstation Pro allows you to configure global preferences that affect the entire application, not just individual virtual machines. By adjusting these settings, you can optimize performance and tailor the environment to your workflow.
To access and adjust the general settings in VMware Workstation Pro, follow these steps:
- Launch VMware Workstation Pro: Open the application on your computer.
- Access Preferences: Click on Edit in the menu bar, then select Preferences.
On the left-hand side of the Preferences window, you’ll find several sections you can customize:
- Workspace: Define the default folder where virtual machines are stored.
- Input: Adjust how the mouse and keyboard interact with virtual machines.
- Hot Keys: Create or modify shortcuts for VMware Workstation actions.
- Display: Manage interface scaling, resolution, and display preferences.
- USB: Configure how USB devices connect to virtual machines.
- Updates: Choose how and when the application checks for software updates.
- Feedback: Opt in or out of sharing anonymous usage data with VMware.
- Memory: Adjust memory allocation for virtual machines and host sharing.
- Priority: Set the CPU priority level for VMware processes on the host system.
- Devices: Manage autorun behavior for devices when a virtual machine is active.
Once you’ve made the necessary adjustments, click OK to apply the changes. These preferences define how VMware Workstation Pro operates globally on your host system, ensuring consistent performance and usability.
By customizing these settings, you gain full control over VMware Workstation Pro’s behavior, making it easier to create a stable and efficient virtualization environment.