How to fix it when In VMWare It says "This virtual machine appears to be in use"

The error is a common one. You basically need to delete any .lck or lock files or folders. This will fix the issue and the manual will run.

Here is a link to a page that explains how to do it (though really you just need to find the couple of files/folders and delete them):

https://tinkertry.com/how-to-resolve-this-virtual-machine-appears-to-be-in-use-error-in-vmware-workstation