How To Create a Virtual Machine on Your PC with VMware Workstation
Step 1: It's possible to open VMware.
A virtual operating system is the same as a regular PC.You will need to have the installation disc or ISO image in order to install the operating system that you want.You can install any version of Windows.
Step 2: Click on the file.
Pick New Virtual Machine and then choose Typical.The installation media will prompt you.Easy Installation: Physical disc will be enabled if it recognizes the operating system.Search for the location of the ISO file on your computer.You should install the operating system.A blank virtual disk will be created.The operating system will need to be manually installed.
Step 3: You can enter the details for the operating system.
The product key is required for Windows and other licensed operating systems.If you want a password and preferred usernames, you will need to enter them.You will need to browse the operating system list if you are not using Easy Install.
Step 4: Pick a name for your machine.
You can use the name to find it on your computer.It will help distinguish between virtual computers.
Step 5: You can set the disk size.
If you have enough space on your computer, the virtual machine can act as the operating system's hard drive.If you want to run programs in the virtual machine, make sure to set enough to install them.
Step 6: You can modify your virtual machine's hardware.
Clicking on the "Customize Hardware" button will allow you to set the virtual machine to emulate specific hardware.If you are trying to run an older program that only supports certain hardware, this can be useful.It is possible to set this.
Step 7: The virtual machine should be set to start.
If you want the virtual machine to start up as soon as you finish making it, you need to check the box labeled "Power on this Virtual machine after creation".Click the Power On button if you don't check this box, you can select your virtual machine from the list.
Step 8: Wait for your installation to finish.
The operating system will be installed automatically once you have powered on the virtual machine for the first time.You should not have to do anything if you provided the correct information during the setup of the virtual machine.During the installation of the operating system, you will most likely be prompted if you didn't enter your product key or create a usernames during the virtual machine setup.
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Once the operating system is installed, the program should be installed automatically.It can be found in the program files for the new operating system.Your virtual machine can be configured with VMware tools, which keep it up to date with software changes.