Question Question how to install Windows XP on Vmware 17 NVME Host

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hi
i am using the - Windows XP Extra Goodies x86 - Integral Edition 2024.11.29.iso
The Host :
win10 22H2 19045.5247 AMD 7 5700X NVME
Vmware 17 17.6.2 build-24409262

*The file already integrated with NVME drivers

 

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Hello,

1. Open VMware and select "Create a New Virtual Machine".
2. Choose "I will install the operating system later".
3. Select "Microsoft Windows" as the guest operating system and "Windows XP Professional" as the version.
4. Set your virtual machine name and location.
5. Allocate disk space according to your needs.
6. Before finishing, click "Customize Hardware".
7. In the new window, select "New CD/DVD", choose "Use ISO image file", and browse to your ISO file.
8. Finish the setup and start the virtual machine.
9. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Windows XP.

Remember, the performance of Windows XP on VMware will be limited, and it's not recommended for daily use due to lack of security updates.

 

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Solved i used the wrong ISO
The right ISO was - Windows XP Professional SP3 x86 - Integral Edition 2024.11.29 (Vanilla).iso

 

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Hello,

Here are the steps to install Windows XP on VMware:

1. Open VMware Workstation Player.
2. Click on "Create a New Virtual Machine".
3. Choose "Installer disc image file (iso)" and browse to your Windows XP iso file.
4. Select "Microsoft Windows" as the guest operating system and choose "Windows XP Professional" as the version.
5. Name your Virtual Machine and choose a location for it.
6. Specify the disk capacity (recommend 20GB) and choose whether to store the virtual disk as a single file or split it into multiple files.
7. Review the settings and click "Finish" to create the VM.
8. Once the VM is created, select it and click on "Play virtual machine".
9. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Windows XP.

Since your ISO is already integrated with NVME drivers, it should be able to recognize your NVME storage. If you encounter any issues, please provide specific details so we can assist you better.