How to Configure Virtual Machines to Start With the Host PC in VMware Workstation 17
(This works for Windows 10 and 11)


Goto
C:\ProgramData\VMware\VMware Workstation
Right click--> Properties

Security Tab
Add Everyone w/Full Permissions
Make sure main user (Larry) has full permissions as well

Close

Goto Search---Services

VmwareAutostartService---General Tab
Change Startup type to Automatic
(If already started stop first)

VmWareAutostartService---Log On
This account
Add main user (Larry) and signon password

Click OK and reboot