Yes - it is possible - but it doesn't make any sense !
A linked clone creates a redolog (snapshot-file) - all changes will then be written into that redo-log.
Fine - with some manual tricks you can persuade VMware to create and use such a redolog.
Well - now comes the crux of the biscuit - normally you stop changing the base-disk once you created that redo-log.
This is obviously impossible in case this disk is used by your host.
So lets sum up: you can do what you thought - but using it once will corrupt your setup again.
It really is useless - you will only mess up your data.
Wanna hear a different - reduced idea: create a sandbox for a single user only ?
Lets say you are admin and want to create a sandbox for user "malwaremagnet"
Create a new malwaremagnet.vmdk - format it and mount it with vdk to W:
vdk.exe open * "malwaremagnet.vmdk /rw /L:W:
As admin create new directory C:\documents and settings\malwaremagnet.
Create junction like this
junction.exe "C:\documents and settings\malwaremagnet" W:\
Create new idiot-user-account "malwaremagnet"
Log in as "malwaremagnet" and configure your home to your liking.
When satisfied log off.
As admin create a redolog (snapshot) like this
vdk.exe open * malwaremagnet.vmdk /undo /L:W:
Now you can login as "malwaremagnet" and do some stupid things with your browser.
All changes to your user-profile will go to the redolog.
When done with your surfing log out.
As admin run vdk.exe close *
and delete the redolog.
Next time you log in as "malwaremagnet" changes have been discarded and you can start at point zero again.
If you are into scripting automate it with batchs ...
vdk.open open * malwaremagnet.vmdk /undo /l:w:
now login and logout
vdk.exe close *
del /s /q malwaremagnet.vmdk.redo
Sounds interesting ? - wait - this is no closed sandbox - if you mess in the windows directory this is not included !
You may find this useful if you need a always clean looking browser for obscure sites ... or peer to peer usage ...
You find that complicated ? - well what you originally wanted is much trickier and advanced.
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Do you need support with a VMFS recovery problem ? - send a message via skype "sanbarrow"
I do not support Workstation 16 at this time ...
