VMware GSX Server 2.5.2

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As with physical computers, you need to shut down your guest operating system before you power off your virtual machine. In most Windows guest operating systems, take these steps.

1. Select Shut Down from the Start menu of the guest operating system (inside the virtual machine).

2. Select Shut Down, then click OK.

3. After the guest operating system shuts down, you can turn off the virtual machine. Click Power Off.

4. Now it is safe to close the console.

   File > Exit

If you are using a different guest operating system, the procedure is similar. Follow the usual steps to shut down the guest operating system inside your virtual machine, then turn off the virtual machine with the Power Off button and close the console.

Note: On a Windows host, if you inadvertently attempt to close the local console while the guest operating system is still running, a dialog box appears. It gives you the option of suspending the virtual machine before exiting.