Because it stores some snapshot data, the so-called snapshot is similar to an instant backup and restore system.

Will make a critical backup of the whole system, and repair and restore the system when necessary.

If you don't want this function, you can download = => "Settings" = = > in Virtual Machine; In the options, turn off the snapshot function. Before turning it off, you must clear all snapshot restore points before turning it off. After closing, it should save a lot of hard disk space.

Second, use the shrink function of the self-contained tool.

After starting the operating system installed on the virtual machine, you can easily slim down the vmdk file by clicking the Shrink function in vmware Tools in the VMware software in the lower right corner of its taskbar.