How do I stop my MacBook Pro getting so hot when running VMWare?

I've a late 2011 MacBook Pro, i7, 8Gb.
It seems it doesn't take much to start the fans whirring - which has been the same since day one.
However, what really does send it into meltdown, is VMWare. I sometimes run Windows 7 on VMWare & am very concerned about the heat and noise generated.
I'm willing to take a hit on speed if there's a way to cool things down - any ideas?

Hey there!! Same problem here..
__My MacBook pro will not stay off when i plug it in. When i attach the power adapter even when the screen is shut the start sound comes on and it powers up__(TAYLOR SAIDS)
The white sleep light flashes 6 times and start without sound start ...
For the second time makes reboot and then heard the sound start!!!!####
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