You must have a 64-bit processor. VMware supports Windows and Linux operating systems. You must have enough memory to run your operating system, the virtual operating system, and any programs inside that operating system. 1 GB is the minimum, but 3 or more is recommended. You must have a 16-bit or 32-bit display adapter. 3D effects will most likely not work well inside the virtual operating system, so gaming is not always efficient. You need at least 1. 5 GB of free space to install VMware Workstation, along with at least 1 GB per operating system that you install.

You will be asked to read and review the license agreement before you can download the file. You can only have one version of VMware Workstation installed at a time.

You will be asked to review the license again. Most users can use the Typical installation option. At the end of the installation, you will be prompted for your license key. Once the installation is finished, restart the computer.

You can install most distributions of Linux as well as any version of Windows.

Physical disc – Insert the installation disc for the operating system you want to install and then select the drive in VMware. ISO image – Browse to the location of the ISO file on your computer. Install operating system later. This will create a blank virtual disk. You will need to manually install the operating system later.

If you are not using Easy Install, you will need to browse the list for the operating system you are installing.

If you didn’t enter your product key or create a username during the virtual machine setup, you will most likely be prompted during the installation of the operating system.

VMware tools are configuration options for your virtual machine, and keeps your virtual machine up to date with any software changes.

VMware tools are configuration options for your virtual machine, and keeps your virtual machine up to date with any software changes.

Power Off – The virtual machine turns off as if the power was cut out. Shut Down Guest – This sends a shutdown signal to the virtual machine which causes the virtual machine to shut down as if you had selected the shutdown option. You can also turn off the virtual machine by using the shutdown option in the virtual operating system.

When you drag and drop, the original will stay in the original location and a copy will be created in the new location. You can also move files by copying and pasting. Virtual machines can connect to shared folders as well.

Select the virtual machine that you want to add the printer to. Click the VM menu and select Settings. Click the Hardware tab, and then click Add. This will start the Add Hardware wizard. Select Printer and then click Finish. Your virtual printer will be enabled the next time you turn the virtual machine on.

If the virtual machine is the active window, the USB drive will be automatically connected to the virtual machine when it is plugged in. If the virtual machine is not the active window or is not running, select the virtual machine and click the VM menu. Select Removable Devices and then click Connect. The USB drive will automatically connect to your virtual machine.

Select your virtual machine, click the VM menu, hover over Snapshot and select Take Snapshot. Give your Snapshot a name. You can also give it a description, though this is optional. Click OK to save the Snapshot. Load a saved Snapshot by clicking the VM menu and then selecting Snapshot. Choose the Snapshot you wish to load from the list and click Go To. [2] X Research source