Close behavior preference settings control what Workstation Player does with virtual machines when you close them.

To configure close behavior preference settings, select File > Preferences.

Table 1. Close Behavior Preference Settings
Setting Description
Suspend the virtual machine The virtual machine is suspended when you close it. The next time you start Workstation Player, the virtual machine resumes operation from the point at which it was suspended.
Power off the virtual machine The virtual machines is powered off when you close it. The next time you start Workstation Player, the virtual machine is in a powered off state.
Leave the virtual machine running The virtual machine remains running in the background when you close it. The next time you start Workstation Player, the virtual machine is in a powered on state.
Confirm before closing a virtual machine Workstation Player prompts you for confirmation when you close a virtual machine.
Return to the VM Library after closing a virtual machine Workstation Player returns the virtual machines to the library after you close it. You can open another virtual machine or edit virtual machine settings.