How to install windows 8 in vmware fusion 6

If you want to test the new operating system before the October 26 public release you can download and install the ISO. Virtual machine is another option, and one less likely to disturb your workflow or upset the comfort of your current Windows settings. We suggest using VMware Workstation and provide here this how-to guide.

Microsoft provides a day trial for Windows 8 that is currently available to download, but if you have another Windows 8 ISO available you can use that instead. This guide will cover general guidelines that are valid for any Windows 8 version and requires VMware Workstation to be installed beforehand. Depending on the level of control that you want to have during the creation of the virtual machine you can chose between "Typical recommended " and "Custom advanced " with steps to follow depending on the option selected available below.

To install Windows 8 in VMware Workstation by using "Typical recommended " option follow the next steps:. If there are any devices that can be attached to the virtual machine VMware Workstation will notify you during the installation. After the process is completed you are able to use Windows 8 in VMware Workstation.

All Rights Reserved. Click Custom advanced. This tells Windows 8 that you are installing it on a fresh hard disk. The window shown below appears. The virtual hard disk should be the only option displayed. Select it, and then click Next. Go get a cup of coffee - this can take up to half an hour.

When the installation process is finished, the window shown below will appear. You only though you were finished providing information. Now you need to type a name for the virtual Windows 8 computer and click Next. Do you want to customize all of these settings? Probably not right now, at least not for this Windows 8 preview running in a virtual machine. Click Use express settings.

If you have a Windows Live ID, enter the email address you use for that account. Otherwise, just type your email address and click Next.

When finished, click Next. As you can tell from the screenshot, this version of Windows is radically different than previous versions. Or is it? Go ahead and click that button now. The last thing we need to do is install VMware Tools. This package makes Windows 8 look and feel better inside the virtual machine on your Mac. VMware asks you if you want to connect the VMware Tools installer to the virtual machine.

Click Install. The dialogue shown below appears in the virtual machine.