Install VMware Workstation Player 17 on your primary PC.
Running an operating system inside an operating system off a USB drive can cause performance bottlenecks. Follow these optimization steps to keep your portable VM running fast: vmware player 17 portable
It leaves no leftover files, temporary cache, or registry keys on the host computer. Install VMware Workstation Player 17 on your primary PC
Install the player normally and configure your basic preferences. Capture Post-Install State: Let ThinApp scan the changes. manually accept all prompts
: Run the installer, manually accept all prompts, use the VM, and then uninstall it.