Vmware player does not install on Windows 7. Let's start working with VMware Workstation (for dummies). Create a virtual machine

Virtual machine- software that emulates computer hardware. Allows you to create and simultaneously run several operating systems directly independent of each other.

The original, main or real operating system is called the host, while the OS installed through the virtual machine is called the guest, secondary or virtual. In this case, the host and guest OS will operate as separately as possible. In the event of a virus attack or other malicious activity on a virtual machine, the data of the real OS (host) will not be affected.

One of the most popular programs for creating a virtual machine is VMware Workstation or its reduced functionality, freely distributed version VMware Player. With its help, you can install a minor OS X on the main Windows OS or vice versa, as well as a number of other operating systems, for example, the Linux family. There are ample opportunities for setting up and debugging the virtual OS.

Before you create a virtual machine, you need to install special software that allows you to do this. In our case, this is VMware Workstation. If for some reason this particular program is not suitable for you, you can install a guest OS on a virtual machine Virtualbox.

Installing the VMware Workstation distribution is similar to any other software:

1. Run the program's executable file. Preparations for unpacking will begin.
2. Next, a window will appear in which you can select a standard or custom installation. If you don’t know which components you need and are using a virtual machine for the first time, then choose the “standard” program package. If necessary, you can always expand the functionality and add them through the program menu.
3. After clicking the Next button, you will be asked to select the directory in which the program will be installed.
4. If necessary, you can mark the places where VMware Workstation shortcuts will be additionally placed for quick launch.
5. At this point, the preparatory stage is considered complete, and after clicking the Install button, the distribution will begin the process of unpacking the main components.

Once the download is complete, a message will appear on the screen asking you to get started. This means that we have figured out how to install a virtual machine, and now we can start creating the virtual machine itself using VMware Workstation.

First start

The virtual machine and the guest operating system created in it will consume a certain amount of system resources. Therefore, before working with a virtual machine, it is recommended to close other resource-intensive programs, including those running in the background.

The next thing you need to understand is that the higher the production capacity of the computer, the more comfortable it will be to work with the virtual machine. It is not recommended to create, let alone run, more than one virtual OS on a device with weak hardware.

Immediately after launch, the main page of the program will open. In total, the user will have access to two main menus: the top and side menus located on the left, as well as the main screen or “Home”.

The top menu is similar in its capabilities to most programs of this level. Here you will find all the tools you need to configure: file, edit, view, virtual machine, tabs, help.

On the left side of the screen is the “Library”. This is where all virtual machines installed in the program will be displayed. Using the same menu, you can find out how to delete a virtual machine.

The “Home” or central screen contains the most frequently used functionality. Allows you to immediately start creating a new virtual machine or launch a previously created one, even on another device (you must first copy the data), as well as connect to a remote server or synchronize with VMware vCloud Air.

Since it is impossible to install Windows on a virtual machine without first creating it, we suggest you familiarize yourself with this process.

Making a machine

To create a virtual machine, you must perform the following steps:

• Installation using a bootable DVD through a physical, not virtual, drive of a laptop or PC.
• Boot using a virtual drive and a ready-made image file (ISO).
• Postpone loading the OS until later and create only the VM shell.

If you decide to install a secondary operating system immediately by selecting one of the first two options, a window will appear on the screen with all the information regarding the installation of the application. In our case it is Windows. Here you can immediately enter all the necessary data, key and password, or postpone it until later.

If the first or second boot method was selected, then after all the necessary settings have been made, the immediate installation of the selected OS will begin. Otherwise, it will begin after debugging the basic configurations of the virtual machine itself.

If you decide to install a guest OS later, using the third option, the program will prompt you to select the OS type from the list: Linux, Windows, Other, etc. After this, you must specify the version of the OS that will be installed. As in the previous menu, you can mark it as “Other”, but only if the required version is not in the list.

The program has a huge selection of pre-installed configurations for a wide variety of operating systems and their versions. Therefore, there should be no problems.

Setting up the application shell

The next thing you need to do is give a name for the VM, and also indicate the directory in which the main components of the program will be installed.

If the device has several drives, for example, system C and D, then it is recommended to change the location of the main folders and other system data of the VMware Workstation virtual machine to D. That is, to the drive that is not the system drive. This must be done so that in the event of a virus attack, unauthorized access, or an ordinary failure of the host (real OS), the VM files are not damaged.

Before you set up your virtual machine, make sure you know exactly what settings you need. Otherwise, leave the settings at default.

Thus, after reinstalling the main operating system on drive C, the data of the secondary one will not be affected.

You will only need to re-download the VMware Workstation program shell, and then turn on the existing virtual machine, pointing the program to the path to the files. But before you launch it, make sure that all the necessary tools are already installed.

Now you need to select the maximum amount of disk memory that the virtual machine you are creating will occupy. The default is 60 GB. This is sufficient for most tasks, but you can change this setting to a higher or lower value if you wish.

Here you also need to take into account the fact that by saving, without splitting the disk space into several components, the guest OS you created in the virtual machine and the included host will work much faster.

At this point, the VM configuration is considered complete. And after clicking the Finish button, the process of loading the secondary, virtual, operating system will begin.

Virtual machine configuration

As a rule, there is no need for additional VM configuration. VMware Workstation automatically adapts to the system and offers the most optimal option. Moreover, if during the installation most of the parameters did not change and were selected by default.

If necessary, some configurations can be changed after downloading. Namely:

• open shared or remote access to some files and folders;
• change the characteristics of the VM hardware;
• add or change a previously selected drive for installing a secondary operating system;
• change settings for connecting external and USB devices.

To make some files and folders available for shared use by the guest OS and the host, you must:

1. Go to the tab " Options" and in the drop-down list find the line " Shared folders", depending on the version which may have a different name.
2. In the window that opens, check the box “ Connect as a network drive in Windows guests».
3. After this, an additional Add button will appear, by activating which you can create and select a folder that you plan to make publicly available for the guest OS and the host.

To avoid problems with data loss and reinstallation of the main OS, it is recommended to select a directory that is not located on the disk with the real operating system installed on it.

After completing the steps described above, the folder will automatically become public. When you configure the default settings, you will be able to use the system's capabilities drag-and-drop, both from the secondary OS to the host, and vice versa. If any of the described functions are not necessary, then do not forget to uncheck the unnecessary option.

As you can see, setting up a virtual machine does not take much time and does not require additional knowledge in order to understand how it works.

Common problems and their solutions

Most of the problems, as a rule, arise due to the lack of components necessary for the correct operation of computer hardware (processor, video card, audio card, etc.). Do not forget that the secondary OS, like the main one, needs the most necessary programs to ensure stable operation of the video adapter, audio card, etc.

To avoid unnecessary problems with finding and installing them, immediately after loading the VMware OS onto the virtual machine, you will be prompted to install an additional component - VMware Tools, made to simplify work not only with the VM, but also with external devices, for example, printers, faxes, USB drives.

If for some reason this does not happen, then you can start loading the tool yourself. To do this, go to the menu item “ Virtual machine» and in the drop-down list find an offer to download this package. Upon completion, you will be prompted to reboot the guest OS. The installed tool will start working automatically, and no additional operations need to be performed to start it.

One of the most common problems is the appearance of an error like: The VMware Authorization Service is not running. To solve it, just go to the “Services” menu on the main OS, this can be done through the Control Panel - Administration. Then, in the list of services, find the one you need and start it. If necessary, enter the name manually. If it appears that the service is already running, turn it off and on again.

To avoid most problems, it is strongly recommended to install only official or verified builds of the program.

Video on the topic

Hello, friends. Today I want to tell you about the WMware Workstation program, about its installation, as well as how to install the operating system on it. Of course, I will not only tell you all this, but also show you the whole process.

It should be noted that Windows 7, 8, and 10 have their own support for VHD, which means you can create a virtual hard disk either using third-party programs or without their participation. Read more. If you have Windows XP, then you cannot do without using third-party software.

So why do you need a virtual machine? And in order to emulate the system and use it without fear of anything. Probably everyone has to change their operating system. No matter how much you clean it and take care of it, over time the system will still need to be reinstalled. Of course, you want to look at what you will bet in advance. That's when a virtual machine comes in handy. Also, you can test a dubious program on a virtual machine that you are afraid to install on your computer, without any harm. First, I will show you how to install VMware, and after that I will show you how to install Windows on it.

Program installation

To begin, run the program installation file. Once launched, select the language of the virtual machine and click OK.

After that, skip the program's greeting by clicking the "Next>" button and proceed to reading the license agreement. Confirm your agreement and click the "Next>" button.

Next, the program will offer you which installation to choose: typical or normal. I advise you to choose the first option for beginners, and the other for those who are familiar with the computer. Select the desired one by clicking on the settings icons.

The next step is to select a directory to install the virtual machine. To select a folder, click the “Change...” button. Click the "Next>" button to continue with the installation.

In the next window, set the marker if you want the program to search for and install the update, and click the “Next>” button

After that, choose to install a shortcut on the desktop, as well as in the Start menu or not, and click the “Next>” button.

Click the “Continue” button to continue the installation and wait for it to finish. To complete the installation of the virtual machine, click the “Finish” button. This completes the installation.

Installation of the operating system.

Well, let's move on to installing the operating system on a virtual machine. After starting the program, your first step will be to select an operating system image. To do this, click on the “Create a new virtual machine” tab.

After that, select the configuration type: normal or custom. Since this article is intended for beginners, we select the normal installation and click the “Next” button.

In the next window, select what the operating system will be installed from: disk or installation image file. Select what suits you and click “Next”.

The next step is to enter the product key, and you can also set a password for the future system; if you want to perform all these actions later, just click the “Next” button.

After that, select the name and location of the virtual machine. To continue the installation, click the same button as in the previous step.

In the next window, select the maximum virtual disk size, as well as how to save the virtual machine on your computer. If you select the first option, the virtual machine will be saved as only one file. I advise you to choose saving using multiple files. Click the “Next” button to continue.

Next, look at the options and click the “Finish” button. Wait for the virtual machine to install on your computer and run it to install the operating system. After this, perform a standard Windows installation.

Remember: take your time with the installation and do everything step by step, after which you will get the result you were hoping for.

10. Installing Windows 7 in a VMware Workstation virtual machine.

VMware Workstation- a popular program for system virtualization. VMware Workstation is a powerful solution for software developers and system administrators who create and test complete server-class network applications running in a variety of environments.

1) Go to the official website page to download the program: http://downloads.vmware.com/d/

3) On the page that opens, select VMware Workstation X.X.X for Windows to download (where X.X.X is the version number)

4) Click on the button Download Near Workstation for Windows 32-bit and 64-bit with VMware Tools.

5) Press the button Register and fill out the registration form and click Continue

6) At the bottom of the EULA agreement, click Yes and you find yourself on the download page. The program is free for full-featured use for 30 days. After this period, you need to register it.

7) Download Workstation for Windows 32-bit and 64-bit Main installation file with Tools. Unlike other virtual machines, the installer VMware Workstation has a size of more than 500 Megabytes.

8) Install the program. Restart your computer; to do this, in the last program window, click Restart Now or click Restart Later and restart manually later.

9) Launch the program. Set the switch to Yes, I accept the terms in the license agreement and press OK

10) In the main program window, click on the icon New Virtual Machine.

11) Set the switch to Typical (recommended). Click the button Next.

12) Set the switch to Installer disk image file (iso). Click the button Browse and specify the path to the Windows 7 ISO image. Click the button Next.

13) Enter your Windows 7 installation code, username and password and click the button Next. If you decide to enter this data later, then after pressing the button Next, click on the button Yes.

14) Select a name and location for your virtual machine file. Click the button Next.

15) Set the size of your virtual hard disk in gigabytes.

16) Click the button Finish, to create a virtual machine.

17) In the window VMware Workstation Activation click Enter Serial Number to enter your serial number. If you do not have a serial number, then you can get a serial number for 30 days for full-function testing of the program: https://www.vmware.com/tryvmware/?p=workstation&lp=default

18) After entering the trial number in the pop-up window Register your version of VMware Workstation now! click the button Register

19) In the main program window, go to the tab with the name of your virtual machine (Windows 7 by default) and click the link.

20) Unlike other virtual machines, the installation of Windows 7 will start itself and most of the installation VMware Workstation will be performed automatically, your participation in the Windows 7 installation process is almost not required.

21) After installing Windows 7 on the virtual machine, VMware Workstation will immediately launch Windows 7 inside the virtual machine.

22) Immediately after launch VMware Workstation will independently install additional tools for you VMware Tools, and if you have an Internet connection, it will independently install all the necessary drivers.

23) Use the Ctrl+G key combination to unlock the simultaneous use of the mouse in both the virtual system and the main one.

24) To shut down the virtual machine, shut down virtual Windows 7 as you would in regular Windows. Start -> Shutdown.

25) To launch the installed Windows 7, in the main program window, in the left column, select the name of your operating system. In the tab that opens with the name of your virtual machine (Windows 7 by default), click the link Power on this virtual machine.

By using VMware Workstation virtual machine you can install a virtual operating system on your computer.

The result is completely new computers, only virtual ones, and you can create an infinite number of them. This program will be needed if your computer is banned for hardware on any site. In our case, bookmakers ( I mean those who earn money from or are just going to join our ranks and become a financially independent person). When working with forks, there comes a time when any registered account is cut almost instantly, and some of the offices (not included in the list) basically prohibit the registration of several accounts from one computer and can even block it along with the money. And if you still want to work with such bookmakers, you definitely can’t do without VMware Workstation virtual machine.

vmware virtual machine You can download it for a fee on the official website vmware.com. But on the Internet you can quite easily download its free version. I can’t say that this is correct, since it violates the developer’s copyright, but this is a fact and since this is not an advertising article but a general educational one, I can’t help but highlight this aspect - to do this, just enter “vmware workstation torrent” into any search engine and voila, choose what you like... The only thing is, if you decide to go this route, be careful in choosing the source.

Virtual machine VMware Workstation 11 rus 64 bit

Installation for windows 7

Installing a virtual machine vmware should not cause difficulties even for the most inexperienced PC user. But just in case, I decided to post screenshots of most stages of installing the program. Moreover, without this, the article seemed incomplete to me, and I don’t like unfinished things... Vmware workstation 12 is installed in exactly the same way, and the earlier version (10) too.

Setting up VMware Workstation and installing windows 64bit on it

Here we will pause and look at everything in great detail, at least enough so that anyone could do it. The capabilities of the program are very wide and we will not consider them all, but will focus on those that we need in order to be stable. And so, without further ado, let’s get started...

Launch the installed VMware Workstation for example, I decided to take version 10, it is no different from 11 and 12 in terms of settings, I think the next versions will correspond since the publishers are distinguished by their stable conservatism in terms of design and functionality (and this is good!!!). In addition, I use this version myself, it is already installed and ready for demonstration.

1. VMware Workstation After the first launch, it immediately opens the main tab.

Find in the middle “create a new virtual machine” and click.

2. In the window that opens, leave normal mode create a virtual machine and click Further.

3. At this stage, you need to indicate from which media we will install windows. Either it will be installation disk as shown in the example, or ISO installation image file. The latter option is more convenient, since it is convenient to store the image on a computer or on a flash drive; it will not get worn out or scratched, plus the installation speed will be faster. But to do this, you first need to create it in a special program; I personally used UltraISO.

4. Here it is important for us to indicate the name of the computer, try not to repeat yourself, since the uniqueness of all the individual facts determines whether the Beech Sneakers and their bots will identify you or not.

There is no need to enter a product key or passwords; you can select the Windows version as desired. Click next.

5. You need to indicate the name of the virtual machine, this is not the name of the computer, but a name solely for your convenience, it will be displayed in the column on the left.

At the same stage, you can specify the location where the files of this virtual machine will be located on your computer.

6. Select the disk size. Windows will be installed on it and all programs can be divided, but I don’t recommend this, and neither do the developers. The default is 60 GB, you can leave this figure. But if you have enough memory installed on your computer, I advise you to increase it to 80 GB.

7. Click here - equipment setup.

8. In the window that opens, go to the memory section and by dragging the pointer or by pointing manually, select the size of the RAM of the future virtual computer. Please note that the RAM size depends on the configuration of your computer and the recommended sizes are indicated on the right. In any case, try to set a little less than the recommended size in order to avoid “brakes”.

9. In the same window, go to the section CPU and in the drop-down menu on the right, select the number of processors and cores inside them. There can never be too many of these 🙂 place as many as you can...

10. We remain in the same window and go to the tab network adapter, then press additionally and in the window that opens, generate a new MAC address (this must be done every time, since it is this that is used to track hardware on the Internet in the first place, at least that’s what many experts say, we won’t dispute it...)

Click OK and close the window " equipment«.

11. Be sure to leave a checkmark and click Further.

12. At this point, the setup is complete, all you have to do is wait for Windows installation to complete and It is very IMPORTANT when the network location settings window appears, select HOME NETWORK.

When everything is installed and configured, I want to draw your attention to two useful functions:

• Expand to full screen ( blue marker, fig. below) - I think everything is clear here.
• Single mode ( red marker, fig. below) - This function allows you to display browsers and all open programs and folders on your main computer. It will feel as if the browser is running not on a virtual machine, but directly on your computer, and this without loss of confidentiality. If the power of your computer allows, you can simultaneously run several virtual machines and open all browsers from them in a single mode.

If you start the machine and these functions do not work, do not despair; this sometimes happens and is usually solved as follows:

Open the tab " Virtual machine" and press install VMware tools...(picture below)

Now VMware Workstation virtual machine completely ready to work with, I remind you that the functionality of this program is much wider than described in this article, you can study them at your discretion. But since my site is aimed at teaching you, this information is quite enough!

P.S. Thank you for visiting my site. Enjoy your income!!!

A virtual machine is a software or hardware system that emulates the operation of one or more operating systems (Windows, Linux, Mac). Since programs for creating virtual machines are equipped with different functionality, I would divide their use into home and for organizations. Home-made means the use of free software without technical support from developers and with limited functionality (but often this functionality is enough), for organizations it is full functionality with the ability to ask questions to the developers, but sometimes paying a lot of money for it. In this article I will describe the installation and operation of one of the programs for home use (not for commercial purposes), VMware Player. VMware Player is a free software product for non-commercial use, based on the VMware Workstation virtual machine (which in turn is a paid product).

First of all, download the installer from the manufacturer’s website VMware Player (at the time of writing, the latest version was VMware Player 5).
Launch it on your computer. In the welcome window, click "Next".

In the next window, leave the default path or indicate the location where the program will be installed and click "Next".


Then, if you don’t mind sending data to improve the performance of VMware Player, leave a checkmark and click "Next". The checkbox does not affect the operation of the program in any way.


After that, you will choose to install shortcuts on the desktop and in the Start menu or not. You can leave everything as it is and click "Next".


If you are sure about the installation options, click "Continue".


At the end of the installation, a window indicating the successful installation of the program should appear, click "Finish".


When the program starts, a licensing window will appear, read the license and select Yes, I accept the terms in the license agreement(thereby you agree to the license) and click “OK.”


After this, the VMware Player console will launch, now let’s create a virtual machine, to do this, click on the right “Create a new virtual machine”.


In the new window that appears, select what you will install the operating system from, you can specify the DVD drive that contains the disk with the system, or specify the path to the ISO image of the operating system.


Then a window will appear in which you can enter the license key, select the version to install and specify the computer administrator login and password. You can skip everything except the login, but it is written down by default, after you have entered everything you wanted, click "Next".


After this, enter the name of the virtual machine, which will be displayed in the VMware Player console and indicate where the virtual machine will be located locally; I recommend leaving the default path.


After that, we indicate the disk size for the virtual machine, in this example I am installing Windows 7 on a virtual machine, so by default I have 60 GB, if you are satisfied with the disk size, you can leave this value, otherwise enter your values.


After this, a window will appear in front of you with all the specified settings, if you think that you have specified everything correctly, click "Finish", otherwise with the button "Back" go back to the step where you would like to change the settings and make the changes.

After pressing the button "Finish" The installation of the operating system will start. It is worth noting that the installation will take place automatically, unlike VirtualBox.


If you want to make changes to an installed virtual machine, you need to select the virtual machine in the main VMware Player console (after turning it off) and click “Edit virtual machine settings”.

In the window that opens Virtual Machine Settings in the tab Hardware You can change the hardware, in particular add or reduce the amount of RAM, change the number of processors, add or remove a disk, change network settings or add a network adapter, etc.

In the tab Options, you can change the name displayed in the console, make it a shared folder, etc.