No configuration is needed to use the vmrun utility on a Windows or Linux host.

The vmrun utility is included with Workstation Pro and ready to run in a command prompt window.

Procedure

  1. Open the command prompt.
  2. If you use a Windows operating system, go the folder where vmrun is installed.
    For example,

    cd C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation

  3. Run the vmrun command to list the command-line options.