Virtualization
Virtualization is the process of using a physical machine and some software to create and host multiple operating systems. You have a few different options to choose from. Some are free options like VMware Player that you can try out, or you can download a trial version of VMware Workstation. A single license for VMware workstation won't break your bank at around $189.
Benefits You can use VMware Workstation to create snapshots of a running virtual instance. It also allows you to clone, restore, and delete previously created snapshots.
Another option is to purchase and run your base desktop with Windows Server 2008 with Hyper-V ...
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