VMware, a leading virtualization platform, allows users to create and manage virtual machines (VMs) on their host computer. By running WinOLS 4.7 on VMware, users can:

Follow these steps to configure your virtual tuning environment properly. Step 1: Install VMware Workstation

If you are using a version that requires offline operation to maintain activation, use host-only networking in your VM settings to stay safe.

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Start WinOLS from the OLSLaunch.exe shortcut. You should launch the application, quickly test if it's stable by checking it doesn't immediately crash, and then shut down the VM to ensure the nonpersistent disk mode saved your settings.