Shut Down or Restart a Guest Operating System by Using the VMware Host Client

Install VMware Tools on a virtual machine to be able to shut down and restart the guest operating system on that virtual machine.

Procedure

• ♦ Click Virtual Machines in the VMware Host Client inventory, select a virtual machine, and select your task.
  • To shut down a virtual machine, right-click the virtual machine and select Guest OS > Shut down.
  • To restart a virtual machine, right-click the virtual machine and select Guest OS > Restart.