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VMware Workstation 15. X installer – Windows

Keywords: environment construction, virtualization, VMware, Windows\

The article directories

I. Introduction to VMware

1. VMware and virtualization

  • VMware is introduced

VMware provides a series of very powerful virtualization software, supporting multiple system platforms, providing personal and enterprise solutions. It can be used to install all versions of Windows, Linux distributions, and even Macs on more than 200 operating systems.

  • virtualization

You can install multiple operating systems on a physical machine in a variety of ways. You can divide the disk into multiple partitions, install multiple operating systems, and boot them separately. You can also use virtualization software (such as VMware, VirtualBox, and Parallels) to install a VM on an existing OPERATING system. Virtualization technology is used to install virtual machines. Virtualization means that one computer is virtualized into multiple logical computers. These logical computers can be run simultaneously, and different operating systems can be installed, and applications can run independently of each other on each logical computer. When running, these machines will consume the hardware resources of the physical machine.

2. VMware version

  • Product selection

VMware offers a variety of products. For personal PC users, we only need to install VMware Workstation Pro, which already provides common virtual machine running, virtual machine management, Unity hybrid mode and other functions. Of course, VMware Workstation Pro itself is not free software and needs to be worked out on its own.

  • Version selection

VMware Workstation Pro itself runs on most 64-bit systems:



If your system is too old, or32 –Can be installed10. X versionHowever, it is recommended to change the computer

If you’re usingWin 7 or Win 8System, recommended installation12.xVersion, this is a relatively stable version, 14.x version before and after compatibility is not very good, it is recommended to skip directly.

After a major version of Windows 10 system update, newer versions of VMware Workstation are mandatory. And because Windows 10 can’t completely shut down updates, it accidentally updates, if you’re using Windows 10Relatively new Windows 10, you can download it directly from the official websiteThe latest 15.x release:www.vmware.com/cn/products….

Two, VMware installation

This article demonstrates the installation process and precautions of VMware Workstation 15.5 Pro.

1. Start the installation program

2. Accept terms

Enhanced keyboard driver

Enhanced keyboard driver can mainly provide support for enhanced virtual keyboard, can better handle international keyboard and keyboard with additional keys, and improve security, can be selected according to need.

4. Updates and improvements

Here you can remove the check box for product update and join the experience improvement plan (the reasons are understood, in case XX fails).

5. Create a shortcut

6. Start the installation

7. Enter the serial number

Click License – Enter the serial number.



Serial number please buy genuine or look for yourself, also can send a private letter.

8. The installation is complete

9. The system restarts

10. Precautions

  • After the installation, two virtual nics appear in the network connection

  • Virtualization software can only be installed on a physical machine. VMS cannot be virtualized again
  • Before starting a VM, enable CPU virtualization (usually Virtual XXX) in the BIOS.
  • For some older cpus, the host may not support the actual virtualization mode

In this case, you need to modify the VMware config.ini file. The default directory is:C:\ProgramData\VMware\VMware Workstation\config.ini. The ProgramData directory is hidden by defaultTo viewCheck: Hidden items)



Open the file and add in the last line:monitor.allowLegacyCPU = "true".



You are advised to use the super notepad tool (such as Notepad++) to edit the file (it will automatically prompt you to run the file as an administrator). Otherwise, you need to solve the file permission problem by yourself.

Three, video direct

Video address: www.bilibili.com/video/BV1xt… , like the little partner must be three times to add attention oh ~

VMware WorkStation 15. X installation – Windows

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