VMware Workstation 5.5Features | Documentation | Knowledge Base | Discussion ForumsThe Snapshot ManagerIn the snapshot manager (VM > Snapshot > Snapshot Manager), you can review all snapshots for the active virtual machine and act on them directly.
The snapshot manager: Windows host (left) and Linux host (right) Selecting a SnapshotIn the snapshot manager, select a snapshot by clicking it. To select more than one snapshot, hold down the Ctrl key while clicking snapshots one by one. Double-clicking a snapshot is the same as selecting that snapshot and clicking Go To Snapshot. Going to a SnapshotUse the Go To button to restore the virtual machine to the currently selected snapshot. 1. Choose VM > Snapshot > Snapshot Manager 2. Select the desired snapshot. 3. Click Go to. 4. Click Yes in the confirmation dialog box. Making a Clone from a SnapshotIn the snapshot manager, you can clone a virtual machine from any snapshot taken while the virtual machine is powered off. See Making a Clone from a Snapshot. Deleting SnapshotsUse the Delete button to permanently remove snapshots from Workstation. 1. Choose VM > Snapshot > Snapshot Manager. 2. Select one or more snapshots. 3. Click Delete. 4. Click OK in the confirmation dialog box. Editing Snapshot Name and DescriptionYou can edit the name and description of a snapshot by typing in the appropriate field. 1. Choose VM > Snapshot > Snapshot Manager. 2. Select the desired snapshot. 3. Click within the Name or Description field to change that field. Type your changes. When your cursor leaves the field, Workstation verifies your entry for length, duplicate names, and invalid characters. Note: Pressing Esc accepts any edit in progress and closes the snapshot manager without confirmation. |
