How to do it with the free version of VMWare or any other windows free virtualization software?
Windows – Reboot virtual machine automatically when the physical computer restarts (VMWare)
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Best Answer
My method:
Set up a remote interactive session to autostart (follow the instructions at http://wiki.imacros.net/How_to_Schedule_a_RemoteInteractive_Session - its easier then it sounds!)
Create a shortcut to the vmware machine(s) you need to autostart and drag them to the autostart folder.