ThinApp isolates user-mode applications. VMware Workstation requires kernel-mode drivers. You cannot virtualize a hypervisor inside another container. It leads to Blue Screens of Death (BSODs).
But does such a tool actually exist? The short answer is complicated. The long answer involves unpacking the technical limitations of kernel-level virtualization, exploring community-driven workarounds, and understanding official licensing. Vmware Workstation Portable
: It coexists with the host OS (Windows or Linux) and uses it for device support and backend I/O emulation [19, 20]. ThinApp isolates user-mode applications