VMware: Install and set up Windows XP - how it works

If you would like to install Windows XP in VMware, only a few steps are necessary. Read in this practical tip how exactly you have to proceed.

Install and set up Windows XP in VMware - this is how virtualization works

1. Start the VMware program and set up a new virtual machine.
2. Select "Microsoft Windows" as the system and under "Version" the item "Windows XP Professional".
3. The next step is to set up the size of the hard drive. After clicking "Next", set up the additional hardware for the virtual machine.
4. Click on the "CD / DVD" entry on the left and activate the checkmark on "Connected" and "Connect at power on" on the right.
5. If you have an ISO file from Windows XP, check "Use ISO image file" and load the ISO there by clicking "Browse".
6. If you have a CD or DVD from XP, leave the check mark at "Use physical drive" and select your CD or DVD drive there.
7. Save the setup with "OK" and start the virtual machine. Before doing so, insert the installation CD or DVD into the drive.
8. When you start it for the first time, a message appears that you need to download an update. Click "Download and install" to do this.
9. The Windows XP setup is then started. Select which hard drive the system will be installed on and wait for the installation to complete.
10. You can now download updates for Windows XP and set up the system.