How to make VMWare Workstation use multiple windows for VMs instead of tabbed display?

Solution 1:

Just drag the tab out of the VMWare window and take it to the other monitor. If that's what you mean. It will create a new solitary window with the other running OS in it. Have done that on Ubuntu, and it should work the same for Windows 7.

NOTE: the dragging action only works if the VMware window is not in full screen mode.

Solution 2:

Execute another window from VMware main menu: File -> New Window

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A link to VMware community discussion on the same issue