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VMWare Workstation Installation
Windows 7
Installation of Windows 7 on VMware Workstation
Starting Vmware Workstation
Creating a new virtual machine.
2January 2010
Go to the start menu and start the VMware Workstation program.
*Note: The following instructions are written starting at the point after the download and/or installation of VMware Workstation. If you have any questions regarding the download or installation see your instructor.
Select “New Virtual Machine” on the Home page.
Installation of Windows 7 on VMware Workstation
Selecting the Configuration Method
Virtual Machine Hardware Compatibility
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For this installation we will use “Custom” configuration in order to adjust certain features in the virtual machine.
Click Next.
There should be nothing to change on the Machine Hardware Compatibility dialogue box.
Click Next.
Installation of Windows 7 on VMware Workstation
Selecting the boot image
Selecting the boot image
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Select “Installer disc image file (iso)”
Click Browse
Find the .iso image for the installation and
Click Next
Installation of Windows 7 on VMware Workstation
Enter the Product Key
Naming the Virtual Machine
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Type the Windows 7 key in the text box.
Click Next
In this step you need to give your virtual machine a descriptive name and select a location for it.
It’s good practice to include the OS version in the name and create a folder with the same name just for that particular virtual machine.
Click Next.
Installation of Windows 7 on VMware Workstation
Processor Configuration
Amount of VM Memory
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Unless your PC has multiple processors, you will leave the settings at the default.
Click Next.
The minimum recommended amount of memory for Windows 7 is 1 GB (1024 MB). Make the adjustment by moving the slider or typing it in the box.
Click Next.
Installation of Windows 7 on VMware Workstation
Network Type
Adaptor Type
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It is best, in most instances, to use Bridged Networking rather than the default, NAT. This will allow you to statically configure your NIC or allow it to obtain an IP Address via DHCP.
Click Next.
Accept the default I/O Adaptor Type.
Click Next.
Installation of Windows 7 on VMware Workstation
Select a Disk
Disk Type
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For this installation we will create a new virtual disk.
Click Next.
The choice of IDE or SCSI is up to you, but SCSI is preferred for the disk type.
Click Next.
Installation of Windows 7 on VMware Workstation
How big should the VM be?
Disk File
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Although the size of your VM can be proportional to the size of the hard drive that it is on, we will make ours 40 GB in order to install Windows 7 and some select applications.
Do not select the “Allocate all disk space now” check box. This is used if you want to dedicate the entire Disk size to the VM immediately.
Click Finish.
It is best to store the disk(s) in the same folder as the VM.
Click Next.
Installation of Windows 7 on VMware Workstation
Creating the VM
Booting up
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Check the settings to make sure they are correct and then click Finish.
Now that you have completed the creation of the VM, the actual installation of the OS (Windows 7) will start. From here it will be no different than if you were installing it on an actual PC.
Click Next.
Installation of Windows 7 on VMware Workstation
Install VMware Tools
Installation Complete
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Once the OS installation is complete, VMware Tools should install automatically. If not, you will see an Install button at the bottom of the window. VMware Tools will make your experience with the VM much more pleasant.
Click Next.
Your installation should now be complete. You are now ready to use your VM much like you would an actual PC.
Click Next.