Windows 10: Install Windows 10 as Virtual Machine in VMware Player

Discus and support Install Windows 10 as Virtual Machine in VMware Player in Windows 10 Tutorials to solve the problem; How to: Install Windows 10 as Virtual Machine in VMware Player How to Install Windows 10 as Virtual Machine in VMware Player [img] Information... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Tutorials' started by Night Hawk, Sep 18, 2015.

  1. Install Windows 10 as Virtual Machine in VMware Player


    How to: Install Windows 10 as Virtual Machine in VMware Player

    How to Install Windows 10 as Virtual Machine in VMware Player

    Install Windows 10 as Virtual Machine in VMware Player [​IMG]
    Information VMware Player is a free desktop application that lets you run a virtual machine on a Windows or Linux PC.

    This tutorial will show you how to install either the 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows 10 as a virtual machine with VMware Tools in VMware Player.


    Install Windows 10 as Virtual Machine in VMware Player [​IMG]
    Note VMware Player Host System Requirements
    The physical computer on which you install Player is called the host system and its operating system is called the host operating system. To run Player, the host system and the host operating system must meet specific hardware and software requirements.

    Processor Requirements for Host Systems
    You must install Player on a host system that meets certain processor requirements.

    Supported Processors
    • The host system must have a 64-bit x86 CPU that meets the following requirements.
    • LAHF/SAHF support in long mode only for older 64-bit CPUs produced before 2006.
    • 1.3GHz or faster core speed
    • Multiprocessor systems are supported.
    • When you install Player, the installer performs checks to make sure the host system has a supported processor.
    • You cannot install Player if the host system does not meet the processor requirements.
    Processor Requirements for 64-Bit Guest Operating Systems
    The operating system that runs inside a virtual machine is called the guest operating system. To run 64-bit guest operating systems, the host system must have one of the following processors. You can also run a 64-bit guest on a 32-bit host if the host computer meets these requirements.
    • An AMD CPU that has segment-limit support in long mode enabled in BIOS or UEFI
    • An Intel CPU that has VT-x support enabled in BIOS or UEFI
    • 4 GB of RAM

    Install Windows 10 as Virtual Machine in VMware Player [​IMG]
    Warning If you enabled and use Hyper-V in Windows 10, then you will get the error message below when trying to run a virtual machine (VM) in VMware Workstation Player.

    Install Windows 10 as Virtual Machine in VMware Player [​IMG]


    To be able to run a VM in VMware Workstation Player and no longer can run a VM in Hyper-V, you will need to perform the steps below to turn off hypervisorlaunchtype.
    A) Open an elevated command prompt.
    B) Enter bcdedit /set hypervisorlaunchtype off into the command prompt, and press Enter.
    C) Restart the computer to apply.
    To be able to run a VM in Hyper-V and no longer can run a VM in VMware Workstation Player, you will need to perform the steps below to turn on hypervisorlaunchtype.
    A) Open an elevated command prompt.
    B) Enter bcdedit /set hypervisorlaunchtype auto into the command prompt, and press Enter.
    C) Restart the computer to apply.

    For reference, see: Windows 10 host where Credential Guard or Device Guard is enabled fails when running Workstation


    Video by: essenbe






    Here's How:

    1. If you have not already, click/tap on the Download button below, click/tap on the VMware Workstation Player link at the site, and download and install the latest version of VMware Player. (see screenshots below)
    Download


    Install Windows 10 as Virtual Machine in VMware Player [​IMG]


    Install Windows 10 as Virtual Machine in VMware Player [​IMG]

    2. If you have not already, download a Windows 10 ISO file, and save it where you like.

    3. Open VMware Player, and click/tap on Create a New Virtual Machine. (see screenshot below)

    Install Windows 10 as Virtual Machine in VMware Player [​IMG]

    4. Select (dot) the I will install the operating system later option, and click/tap on Next. (see screenshot below)

    Install Windows 10 as Virtual Machine in VMware Player [​IMG]

    5. Select (dot) Microsoft Windows for the guest operating system, select Windows 10 or Window 10 x64 for what version of Windows 10 you are installing in VirtualBox, and click/tap on Next. (see screenshots below)

    Install Windows 10 as Virtual Machine in VMware Player [​IMG]

    6. Type a name (ex: Windows 10 build 10166) you want for the Windows 10 virtual machine, browse to and select the folder where you want the virtual hard disk file to be created at, and click/tap on Next. (see screenshots below)

    Install Windows 10 as Virtual Machine in VMware Player [​IMG]

    7. Select how many GB (ex: 30 GB) that you want for the maximum size of the virtual disk, select (dot) Store virtual disk as a single file, and click/tap on Next. (see screenshot below)

    Install Windows 10 as Virtual Machine in VMware Player [​IMG]
    Note 32-bit Windows 10 should have a minimum of 16 GB, but recommended at least 20 GB.

    64-bit Windows 10 should have a minimum of 16 GB, but recommended at least 25 GB.



    Install Windows 10 as Virtual Machine in VMware Player [​IMG]

    8. Click/tap on the Customize Hardware button. (see screenshot below)

    Install Windows 10 as Virtual Machine in VMware Player [​IMG]

    9. Click/tap on Memory in the left pane, select or type in how much memory (1024 MB = 1 GB) to be allocated from your computer (host) for the virtual machine when running. (see screenshot below)

    Install Windows 10 as Virtual Machine in VMware Player [​IMG]
    Note I would recommend to use at minimum 2 GB if available to spare, but usually no more than 4 GB should be needed.



    Install Windows 10 as Virtual Machine in VMware Player [​IMG]

    10. Click/tap on Processors in the left pane, select or type in how many of your computer's CPU processor cores you would like to be allocated for the virtual machine when running. (see screenshot below)

    Install Windows 10 as Virtual Machine in VMware Player [​IMG]
    Note By default, you will use at minimum 1.

    Ideally, 2 to 3 cores would be the sweet spot if you have a multicore CPU with enough cores to spare for the virtual machine when running.



    Install Windows 10 as Virtual Machine in VMware Player [​IMG]

    11. Click/tap on New CD/DVD in the left pane, select (dot) Use ISO image file, browse to and select the Windows 10 ISO from step 2 above, and click/tap on Open. Click/tap on Close. (see screenshots below)

    Install Windows 10 as Virtual Machine in VMware Player [​IMG]

    12. Click/tap on Finish. (see screenshot below)

    Install Windows 10 as Virtual Machine in VMware Player [​IMG]

    13. In VMware Player, double click/tap on the new virtual machine (ex: Windows 10 build 10166) to play it. (see screenshot below)

    Install Windows 10 as Virtual Machine in VMware Player [​IMG]

    14. If prompted to install VMware Tools for Windows 2000 and later, click/tap on Download and Install. (see screenshots below)

    Install Windows 10 as Virtual Machine in VMware Player [​IMG]

    15. You can now pick up at step 5 in the tutorial below to clean install Windows 10 in VMware Player. (see screenshot below)
    *Arrow How to Clean Install Windows 10


    Install Windows 10 as Virtual Machine in VMware Player [​IMG]

    15. When finished installing Windows 10 as a virtual machine, click/tap on either the Install Tools button at the bottom, or the Player (menu bar) -> Manage -> Install VMware Tools option at the top. (see screenshot below)

    Install Windows 10 as Virtual Machine in VMware Player [​IMG]

    16. Open This PC in File Explorer inside the virtual machine, and open the listed DVD Drive: VMware Tools. (see screenshot below)

    Install Windows 10 as Virtual Machine in VMware Player [​IMG]

    17. Run the setup.exe file. (see screenshot below)

    Install Windows 10 as Virtual Machine in VMware Player [​IMG]

    18. If prompted by UAC, click/tap on Yes. (see screenshot below)

    Install Windows 10 as Virtual Machine in VMware Player [​IMG]

    19. Click/tap on Next. (see screenshot below)

    Install Windows 10 as Virtual Machine in VMware Player [​IMG]

    20. Select (dot) Typical, and click/tap on Next. (see screenshot below)

    Install Windows 10 as Virtual Machine in VMware Player [​IMG]

    21. Click/tap on Install. (see screenshot below)

    Install Windows 10 as Virtual Machine in VMware Player [​IMG]

    21. When VMware Tools has finished installing, click/tap on Yes to restart the Windows 10 virtual machine. (see screenshot below)

    Install Windows 10 as Virtual Machine in VMware Player [​IMG]




    That's it,
    Shawn


    Related Tutorials

    :)
     
    Night Hawk, Sep 18, 2015
    #1
  2. ThrashZone, Sep 18, 2015
    #2
  3. BulldogXX Win User
    Is there any way to run an old copy of Microsoft Digital Image

    Sure, and it's not hard: Create a virtual machine, install the version of Windows needed for your software, then install the software.

    Windows includes its own virtual machine called Hyper-V. If you're not familiar with virtual machines you may not find Hyper-V very intuitive. By contrast, VirtualBox (from Oracle) and VMWare Workstation Player (from VMWare) are easier to understand, and
    the web is filled with tutorials on how to set them up.

    Once you've created your virtual machine, install Windows in the VM, then install your software.
     
    BulldogXX, Sep 18, 2015
    #3
  4. Brink
    Brink New Member

    Install Windows 10 as Virtual Machine in VMware Player

    Thank you. Updated. *Smile
     
    Brink, Sep 18, 2015
    #4
  5. Cliff S New Member
    So, I just want to say thanks to @essenbe, for his video that inspired me to learn about using a VM, @Brink for creating a written step by step guide and @Night Hawk for the correct download link. I have downloaded and setup my very first VM ever(Ubuntu 15.04). It was sooooo easy, cool. No more dual booting and having to mess with the system clock settings in both OS's, is a big plus. And having 16GB RAM, where Win10 usually stay's below 3.8GB gives me a lot of room to give the VM the max memory, making it almost as responsive as a "real" install, and using an SSD helps too.

    It looks like I've found a new tool and hobby.

    I'll probably download and install the previews again(since I don't have any Win7 or 8 keys) to do software testing... hmmmm, this VM business has possibilities for me!!! Specially in testing theming & patching(I refuse to patch my host, because of the side effects).

    Once again THANK GUYS!!!
     
    Cliff S, Sep 18, 2015
    #5
  6. essenbe Win User
    I'm glad it helps, Cliff.
     
    essenbe, Sep 18, 2015
    #6
  7. Cliff S New Member
    @essenbe Hey Steve, I get this when I boot into the Ubuntu desktop now that I have everything setup: Code: none of the selected modes were compatible with the possible modes: Trying modes for CRTC 63 CRTC 63: trying mode 800x600@60Hz with output at 1920x1080@60Hz (pass 0) CRTC 63: trying mode 2560x1600@60Hz with output at 1920x1080@60Hz (pass 0) CRTC 63: trying mode 1920x1440@60Hz with output at 1920x1080@60Hz (pass 0) CRTC 63: trying mode 1856x1392@60Hz with output at 1920x1080@60Hz (pass 0) CRTC 63: trying mode 1792x1344@60Hz with output at 1920x1080@60Hz (pass 0) CRTC 63: trying mode 1920x1200@60Hz with output at 1920x1080@60Hz (pass 0) CRTC 63: trying mode 1600x1200@60Hz with output at 1920x1080@60Hz (pass 0) CRTC 63: trying mode 1680x1050@60Hz with output at 1920x1080@60Hz (pass 0) CRTC 63: trying mode 1400x1050@60Hz with output at 1920x1080@60Hz (pass 0) CRTC 63: trying mode 1280x1024@60Hz with output at 1920x1080@60Hz (pass 0) CRTC 63: trying mode 1440x900@60Hz with output at 1920x1080@60Hz (pass 0) CRTC 63: trying mode 1280x960@60Hz with output at 1920x1080@60Hz (pass 0) CRTC 63: trying mode 1360x768@60Hz with output at 1920x1080@60Hz (pass 0) CRTC 63: trying mode 1280x800@60Hz with output at 1920x1080@60Hz (pass 0) CRTC 63: trying mode 1152x864@75Hz with output at[/quote] It's not detrimental to running the OS, is this just a side effect, of running it in a VM?
     
    Cliff S, Sep 18, 2015
    #7
  8. essenbe Win User

    Install Windows 10 as Virtual Machine in VMware Player

    I'm not sure. I have never received that error. Let me look and see what I can figure out, but I have found that display properties are usually different in a VM than a bare metal install.
     
    essenbe, Sep 18, 2015
    #8
  9. essenbe Win User
    @Cliff S in your VM hardware settings, do you have the Display settings set like this?


    Install Windows 10 as Virtual Machine in VMware Player [​IMG]
     
    essenbe, Sep 18, 2015
    #9
  10. Cliff S New Member
    I can see that, for instance Ubuntu isn't seeing my AMD graphics card when I look for additional drivers, instead, I guess, it uses the VM's "driver". I don't know, remember this is my very 1st time, but it sounds logical.
     
    Cliff S, Sep 18, 2015
    #10
  11. Cliff S New Member
    Install Windows 10 as Virtual Machine in VMware Player [​IMG]
    I hope you can read it, I'm working on a new color theme reg file.
     
    Cliff S, Sep 18, 2015
    #11
  12. essenbe Win User
    VMWare always uses it's own drivers. They are pretty much Generic drivers. Open VMware program > Select your VM in the left column >then do not play the VM but click just below that in 'edit Virtual Machine settings' > Then select Display.
     
    essenbe, Sep 18, 2015
    #12
  13. Cliff S New Member

    Install Windows 10 as Virtual Machine in VMware Player

    I tried to see if changing the values to just 1080p and upped the graphics memory up to 1GB, but still the same warning, like I said It's just the warning, but no effect on the virtual OS. It could also be Ubuntu just needs to settle in, like most OS's you get warning for the first few days sometimes, then they just go away on their own.
     
    Cliff S, Sep 18, 2015
    #13
  14. essenbe Win User
    Yes, and you may get some updates from Ubuntu that will solve the problem. Also, if you haven't, install the VMWare Tools. It makes life much easier. I doubt it will solve that problem, but it sure helps with other things.
     
    essenbe, Sep 18, 2015
    #14
  15. Cliff S New Member
    Already done, after first install, on both accounts*Smile thanks. I'll just let it run a while in the background and see what happens.
     
    Cliff S, Sep 18, 2015
    #15
Thema:

Install Windows 10 as Virtual Machine in VMware Player

Loading...
  1. Install Windows 10 as Virtual Machine in VMware Player - Similar Threads - Install Virtual Machine

  2. Installation of Windows 11 on Virtual machines VMware 17 pro

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    Installation of Windows 11 on Virtual machines VMware 17 pro: I tried to instlal windows 11 on my virtual machine VMware, I installed it all, but after wards when I tried to turn on the power and while answering some couple question , I got this error message. my windows failed to start. A recent hardware or software change might be the...
  3. Installation of Windows 11 on Virtual machines VMware 17 pro

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    Installation of Windows 11 on Virtual machines VMware 17 pro: I tried to instlal windows 11 on my virtual machine VMware, I installed it all, but after wards when I tried to turn on the power and while answering some couple question , I got this error message. my windows failed to start. A recent hardware or software change might be the...
  4. 0x80070570 Windows 11 Installation - VMware Virtual Machine

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    0x80070570 Windows 11 Installation - VMware Virtual Machine: Hello Everyone,I have 8 GB ram. I was aware of Windows 11. Likewise, I downloaded the Windows 11 ISO from the OFFICIAL Microsoft website. I made a VM using VMware. I gave the correct settings. It also met the Windows 11 requirements. It also has TPM and UEFI Secure Boot...
  5. 0x80070570 Windows 11 Installation - VMware Virtual Machine

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    0x80070570 Windows 11 Installation - VMware Virtual Machine: Hello Everyone,I have 8 GB ram. I was aware of Windows 11. Likewise, I downloaded the Windows 11 ISO from the OFFICIAL Microsoft website. I made a VM using VMware. I gave the correct settings. It also met the Windows 11 requirements. It also has TPM and UEFI Secure Boot...
  6. How to install VMWare ESXi in a Hyper-V Virtual Machine

    in Windows 10 News
    How to install VMWare ESXi in a Hyper-V Virtual Machine: [ATTACH]VMware ESXi is an enterprise-class, type-1 hypervisor developed by VMware for deploying and serving virtual computers by integrating vital OS components, such as a kernel; since as a type-1 hypervisor, ESXi is not a software application that can be installed on an OS....
  7. How to activate windows in vmware virtual machine?

    in Windows 10 Updates and Activation
    How to activate windows in vmware virtual machine?: Because I don't have windows activation key of my main physical system as it is digitally licenced. I'm using windows 10 home and 21H1 version on my main pc. And i'm testing windows 11 developer preview version on vmware on same system. But windows 11 is not activating even...
  8. Installing Windows 10 as a Virtual Machine with VMware

    in Windows 10 Updates and Activation
    Installing Windows 10 as a Virtual Machine with VMware: I have my registered copy of Windows 10. I want to install it as a virtual machine on VMware. Will my registration activate on the virtual machine if it is already activated on the host machine? If so, since it was tied to this machine at install, how do I register the...
  9. Windows Virtual Machine (Hyper-V) vs. VMware Virtual Machine

    in Windows 10 Virtualization
    Windows Virtual Machine (Hyper-V) vs. VMware Virtual Machine: I have used VMware in the past with limited success though I suspect the hardware limitations had something to do with it. The leaning curve was modest if not at times tedious to confusing at times and I am not particularly looking forward to that again. What can you all tell...
  10. Vmware Wont Open a Virtual machine

    in Windows 10 Virtualization
    Vmware Wont Open a Virtual machine: I have been trying to open a virtual machine but nothing happens. I did have Bitdefender installed but I've removed that (you can't add exclusions in the free version it seems), So I'm at a loss as to what is causing this. The only security I have running at the moment...

Users found this page by searching for:

  1. windows 7 sp1