Background snapshots settings control how Workstation Pro handles background snapshots.

To configure background snapshot settings, select Edit > Preferences > Priority.

Taking a snapshot is not an instantaneous process. When background snapshots are enabled, you can continue to work while Workstation Pro completes the snapshot process in the background.

Table 1. Snapshot Setting Options

Option

Description

Take snapshots in the background when possible

Enable background snapshots.

Restore snapshots in the background when possible

Enable the restoration of background snapshots.

Virtual machines must be powered off and then powered on, rather than restarted, for background snapshot changes to take effect.