Download Using VMware Workstation Player for Windows

Contents
1 Updated Information 7
Using VMware Workstation Player for Windows 9
2 Introduction and System Requirements 11
Host System Requirements for Workstation Player
Virtual Machine Features and Specifications 14
3 Installing and Using Workstation Player
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Install Workstation Player on a Windows Host 17
Start Workstation Player 20
Use the Workstation Player Window 20
Transferring Files and Text 21
Download a Virtual Appliance in Workstation Player 22
Remove a Virtual Machine from the Library in Workstation Player
Email Address Collection in Workstation Player 23
Uninstall Workstation Player 23
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4 Changing Workstation Player Preference Settings 25
Configuring Close Behavior Preference Settings 25
Configuring Virtual Printers on Windows Hosts 26
Configuring Software Updates Settings 26
Sending System Data and Usage Statistics to VMware
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5 Creating Virtual Machines in Workstation Player 31
Understanding Virtual Machines 31
Preparing to Create a Virtual Machine 31
Create a Virtual Machine 35
Use Easy Install to Install a Guest Operating System
Install a Guest Operating System Manually 37
Importing Virtual Machines 38
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6 Installing and Upgrading VMware Tools 41
Installing VMware Tools 41
Upgrading VMware Tools 42
Configure Software Update Preferences 43
Configure VMware Tools Updates for a Specific Virtual Machine 44
Manually Installing and Upgrading VMware Tools 44
Start the VMware User Process Manually If You Do Not Use a Session Manager 50
Uninstalling VMware Tools 50
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