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Virtual machines are software emulations of physical computers that allow users to run multiple operating systems on a single physical machine. Each virtual machine runs its own operating system and applications, isolated from other virtual machines on the same physical hardware. This allows for greater flexibility and efficiency in managing and utilizing computing resources. Virtual machines are commonly used in cloud computing environments, software development, testing, and server consolidation.