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Shaikh
Practical No.3
Install VirtualBox/VMware Workstation with different flavors of Windows OS on top
of Windows 7/8/10/11.
Hardware / Software Required: VMWare Workstation/VirtualBox Installer,
Chrome/Firefox, Internet.
VMware is virtualization software that helps you to run multiple operating systems in a
single host. VirtualBox is an Oracle tool to provide host-based virtualization. It is used for
installing the operating system on it.
PROCEDURE TO INSTALL
Step 1- Download Link
Link for downloading the software is https://www.vmware.com/products/workstationpro/
workstationpro-evaluation.html. Download the software for windows. Good thing is that
there is no signup process. Click and download begins. Software is around 541 MB.
Step 2- Download the installer file
It should probably be in the download folder by default, if you have not changed the
settings in your browser. File name should be something like VMware-workstation-full-
15.5.1-15018445.exe. This file name can change depending on the version of the software
currently available for download. But for now, till the next version is available, they will all
be VMware Workstation 15 Pro.
Step 3- Locate the downloaded installer file
For demonstration purpose, I have placed the downloaded installer on my desktop. Find the
installer on your system and double click to launch the application.
Step 4- User Access Control (UAC) Warning
Now you should see User Access Control (UAC) dialog box. Click yes to continue.
Initial Splash screen will appear. Wait for the process to complete.
Step 5- VMware Workstation Setup wizard
Now you will see VMware Workstation setup wizard dialog box. Click next to continue.
Step 6- End User License Agreement
This time you should see End User License Agreement dialog box. Check ― I accept the
terms in the License Agreement box and press next to continue.
Step 7- Custom Setup options
Select the folder in which you would like to install the application. There is no harm in
leaving the defaults as it is. Also select Enhanced Keyboard Driver check box.
Step 8- User Experience Settings
Next you are asked to select – Check for Updates and Help improve VMware Workstation.
Do as you wish. I normally leave it to defaults that are unchecked.
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Step 9- Application Shortcuts preference
Next step is to select the place you want the shortcut icons to be placed on your system to
launch the application. Please select both the options, desktop and start menu and click next.
Step 10- Installation begins
Now you see the begin installation dialog box. Click install to start the installation process.
Below screenshot shows Installation in progress. Wait for this to complete.
At the end you will see installation complete dialog box. Click finish and you are done with
the installation process. You may be asked to restart your computer. Click on Yes to restart.
Step 11- Launch VMware Workstation
After the installation completes, you should see VMware Workstation icon on the desktop.
Double click on it to launch the application.
Step 12- License Key
If you see the dialog box asking for license key, click on trial or enter the License
key. Then what you have is the VMware Workstation 15 Pro running on your windows 10
desktop. If don’t have the license key, you will have 30 days trial.
Step 13- At some point if you decide to buy
At some point of time if you decide to buy the License key, you can enter the License key by
going to Help -> Enter a License Key
You can enter the 25-character license key in the dialog box shown below and OK. Now you
have the license version of the software.
Procedure To Install Windows 11 on VMWare Workstation:
Open the new Virtual Machine Wizard
Fire up VMWare Workstation
Go to File -> New Virtual Machine or Ctrl + N
Select Custom Wizard and click Next
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Choose VM Hardware Compatibility
1. Choose the compatible hardware from the drop-down
2. Click Next
Select to install operating system later option
1. Select to install operating system later option
2. Click Next
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Select the guest operating system
1. Select Windows 10 since we don’t have the windows 11 option included yet.
2. Click Next
Virtual Machine Name & Location
1. Give the Virtual Machine Name & Location
2. Click Next
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Select Firmware Type
1. You can select either BIOS or UEFI. Note: Only new boards supports UEFI.
2. Click Next
Allocate the number of processors you need
1. Allocate how many processors you need. This depends on your host machine’s hardware.
2. Click Next
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Set the Memory for the virtual machine
1. This depends on your host machine’s hardware. You should leave the memory to run the host machine
without hazels.
2. Click Next
Select Network Connection settings for the VM
1. Four option are available to select. Please read and select your desired network setting.
2. Click Next
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Choose the appropriate storage IO controller
1. Choose the appropriate storage IO controller
2. Click Next
Select the disk type for the VM
1. Select the available disk type on your host machine.
2. Click Next
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Select the virtual disk for the VM
1. Select the virtual disk for the VM if not create a new disk
2. Click Next
Assign the disk size for the VM
You can select a single or split virtual disk option. Selecting a single disk will increase the performance.
But if you want to move the disk to a different location you can select the split virtual disk.
Allocate the disk size and click next.
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Give the path where you want to keep the VM disk
1. Give the location where you want to save the disk.
2. Click Next.
Create the VM
1. VM settings are ready to create the VM.
2. Click Finish
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Load the ISO image to boot the VM
1. Select use ISO image file
2. Browse the ISO image
3. Click Ok
All set to power on the VM
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First boot screen of Windows 11
Windows 11 installation wizard
Installation wizard will appear in a couple of seconds after the boot
1. Select the language time and keyboard settings
2. Click Next
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Install Windows 11
Click on Install Now
Enter the product key
Click on I don’t have the product key if you want to register later the installation
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Select the Windows 11 version
1. Select the version you want to install
2. Click Next
Accept License Agreement
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Select installation method
Select custom installation if you are doing a fresh installation. Or, select upgrade if you are upgrading
your Windows 10 to Windows 11.
Select the installation disk for installation
Select the disk and click on Next to install Windows 11. If you want to create additional logical
partitions then select the disk and click on new assign the partition size. You can create multiple
partitions within available storage.
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Installing Windows 11
The installation will start immediately after you click Next.
Windows getting ready after the installation completes
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First screen to Windows setup wizard
Select your country of origin in the first Windows setup wizard
Keyboard settings in the setup wizard
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Connect to the network in setup wizard
Create user name in the setup wizard
Choose the privacy settings you want
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Windows is setting up for the first time
This process may take few minutes, don’t turn off the machine until it completes the process.
First look of Windows 11
This completes the installation of Windows 11 on the VMWare.
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