How to Install Windows XP Professional on a Vmware Workstation

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open VMware

   Left click on the next button. ,  Left click on the browse button.  Locate your Windows XP Professional ISO file and insert it in the option field.   Left click the next button. ,  Enter a password if you would like,  though it is optional.
   
   Left click on the next button. ,  Left click the next button. ,  *40 gigabytes is the recommended size*  Left click the next button. ,  Left click on the finish button.  The machine will start the install. , Windows will prompt you to activate windows.
   
   Left click the "no" radio button. ,,  At this point you are ready to explore windows without fear of damaging your system.
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   Step 2:   left click on Add New Virtual Machine to bring up the new virtual machine wizard to start the process.

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   Step 3: Left click on the typical  (recommended) install option's radio button.

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   Step 4: Left click on the Install Disc Image (ISO) radio button.

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   Step 5: Enter your Windows XP Product key.

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   Step 6: Name your virtual machine whatever you would like in the Virtual Machine Name Field.

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   Step 7: Specify the amount of hard drive space you want to give to the Virtual Machine.

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   Step 8: Review the list of specifications for your virtual machine.

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   Step 9: Let the installation run and the installation will boot up to the windows desktop.

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    Step 10: Your Windows XP machine will restart to complete the installation.

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    Step 11: The machine will boot up to the user login screen if you provided a password

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    Step 12:   or directly to the windows desktop screen.

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