VMware8 virtual machine installation Win8 customer preview version of the complete Raiders (1)

VMware Workstation 8 official version 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, at the beginning of the installation, please be sure to remove the floppy disk in the settings! (See the graphic for details.) If it is not removed, it may cause Win8 to have no sound and no network.

2. If the CPU does not support hardware virtualization, it is still not possible to install 64-bit Win8 using VMware 8. 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. Create a new virtual machine

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

3. Select Virtual Machine Hardware Compatibility

4. Install Customer Machine operating system: Please select the third "I will install the operating system later"