Do virtual machines run even when you don't have them open?

[Naer]

If so, how many virtual os's can run simaltaeously?

 

[Naer]

Another question, is there a way for having multiple win 7 user accounts to run their own programs simultaneously?

 

[pcgeek11]

Do virtual machines run even when you don't have them open?

You can run them in the background.

If so, how many virtual os's can run simaltaeously?

It depends on how much RAM and CPU power you have.

Another question, is there a way for having multiple win 7 user accounts to run their own programs simultaneously?

Yes.

 

[Naer]

Do virtual machines run even when you don't have them open?

You can run them in the background.

If so, how many virtual os's can run simaltaeously?

It depends on how much RAM and CPU power you have.

Another question, is there a way for having multiple win 7 user accounts to run their own programs simultaneously?

Yes.

Third question, how?

 

[Naer]

If I acquire a license for VMware workstation, can I use it on both my laptop and desktop?

 

[John Connor]

Just go with VMware Player. Now called something else. It's free.

 

[mikeymikec]

You shouldn't leave VMs running unattended for too long, you never know what might happen!

http://memory-alpha.wikia.com/wiki/Evolution_(episode)

 

[Red Squirrel]

Depends what you mean by "open" and what VM program you are using.

A server oriented software like ESXi (or whatever they call it these days, they keep changing the name) will run whether or not you leave the console up. The console is just a means of seeing it. Something like Virtualbox on the other hand, the vm will stop if you X out. (there are ways to run headless mode etc but I'm talking about default behaviour).

 

[Steltek]

If I acquire a license for VMware workstation, can I use it on both my laptop and desktop?

You'd need two separate VMware licenses, one for each machine. Also, you'll need OS licenses for any Windows OSes you are running on the virtual machines (unless you run them in trial mode using the rearm function and reinstall every 120 days).

If the free VMware Player doesn't meet your needs, you can also try Virtualbox.

 

[Mushkins]

If you have a Pro version of Windows 8/8.1/10, you can also use Hyper V as it's built right into the OS. You can enable it through Control Panel > Programs > Install/Remove Windows Features.