VMware8 virtual machine installation Win8 customer preview version complete tutorial

The official version of VMware Workstation 8 began to support Win8. VMware Workstation is a powerful desktop virtual machine software that provides users with the best solution for running different operating systems and developing, testing, and deploying new applications on a single desktop.

First, preparation:

1, Windows8 original CD image: Win8 consumer preview download Daquan (Microsoft official Chinese)

2, VMware 8 virtual machine software download

Second, special reminder:

1, when starting the installation, please be sure to remove the floppy disk in the settings! (See the graphic for details) If not removed, it may lead to Win8 The sound is not networked.

2, if the CPU does not support hardware virtualization, using VMware 8 still can not install 64-bit Win8, it is recommended to install 32-bit.

3, about VMware Tools: is an enhancement tool in the VMware virtual machine, installed VMware Tools in the VMware virtual machine, in order to achieve file sharing before the host and virtual machine, while supporting With the function of free drag and drop, the mouse can also move freely before the virtual machine and the host (no need to press ctrl+alt), and the virtual machine screen can also be fully screened.

Third, start to install Windows 8 with VMware 8 virtual machine: (the text deliberately use the Chinese version, or more helpful to use the original English version of the user installation)

1.New virtual machine

2. Enter New Virtual Machine Wizard: It is recommended to select Custom Installation

3. Select Virtual Machine Hardware Compatibility

4. Install Guest Operating System: Please select the third “I will install the operating system later”

5. Select the guest operating system: Select Windows7, for example, install Win8 customer preview 64 bit, please select Win7× 64 version

6. Name the virtual machine, and the storage location