VMware step by step By MUK

Step 1: Install the VMware Workstation a Windows host computers

Note: To install Workstation on a Windows 7 host computer you must log on as administrator.

If you are installing from a CD put your CD in your CD-ROM drive it will begin automatically.

If you are installing from a downloaded file, browse to the directory where you saved the downloaded installer file and run the installer.

Step 2: Click Next to dismiss the Welcome dialog box.

Step 3: Choose the set up type you prefer.

If you don’t know it very well, choose typical. Then click next.

Step 4: Choose the directory in which to install VMware Workstation.

To install it in a directory other than the default, click Change and browse to your directory of choice. If the directory does not exist, the installer creates it for you. Click Next. Caution: Do not install VMware Workstation on a network drive.

Step 5: Select if you want to check for product updates on startup. 

Deselect the check box if you do not want to check it.

Step 6: Select for if you like to feedback to VMware. 

Deselect the check box if you do not want to feedback.Click next.

Step 7: Select the shortcuts that you want the installer to create. 

Choices include Desktop, Start menu, and Quick Launch toolbar. Deselect any shortcuts you do not want the installer to create.

Step 8: The installer has gathered the necessary information and is ready to begin installing the software. 

If you want to change any settings or information you provided, now is the time to make those changes. Click Back until you reach the dialog box containing the information you want to change. If you do not need to make any changes, click Continue. The installer begins copying files to your computer.

Step 9: Enter your serial number, your name(Optional), company name(Optional),then click Next. 

Note: If you skip this step, you must enter your serial number later, before you can power on a virtual machine.

Step 10: Restart your computer, allow VMware Workstation to complete the installation, then double-click the VMware Workstation icon on your desktop.

Step 11: Select the Yes, I accept the terms in the license agreement option, then click Next.

Step 12: Start the New Virtual Machine Wizard.

Choose File > New > Virtual Machine to begin creating your virtual machine.

Step 13: Recommend you choose typical, then click next.

Step 14: Begin to install a guest operating system.

Choose how you will install the guest operating system, then click next.

Step 15: Begin to install a guest operating system.

Choose how you will install the guest operating system, then click next.

Step 16: Name the virtual machine and choose the location for it.

Click Browse if you want to change the default location.Click next.

Posted by MUK