VMware Workstation 5.5Features | Documentation | Knowledge Base | Discussion ForumsPower Off vs. Shut DownYou can configure the Power Off button to turn off a virtual machine or team in two ways: Caution: If a virtual machine is writing to disk when it receives a Power Off command, data corruption may occur. Note: Not all guest operating systems respond to a shut down signal from this button. If your operating system does not respond to a shut down signal, shut down from within the operating system, as you would with a physical machine. For instructions on configuring the Power Off button, see Power Controls in the section Power. |