How to Prevent Easy Install of Virtual Machine in VMware Workstation

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Click on File → New Virtual Machine in VMware Workstation window.

   You can create a new virtual machine by pressing Ctrl+N .
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   Step 2: Choose the your VM configuration from New Virtual Machine Wizard window and click on Next.

   This guide uses Typical configuration, but you can choose Custom and do your changes, then click Next. , You can choose to install operating system later. ,, Then click Next. ,, Click on Finish button. , Click it to open "Virtual Machine Settings.'
   
   Click OK. ,
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   Step 3: Choose the operating system installer disc drive or image file (.ISO) and then click on Next.

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   Step 4: Fill up all information like full name

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   Step 5: username and password

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   Step 6: then click Next.

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   Step 7: Type your VM's name and choose the location

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   Step 8: where you'll save your VM.

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   Step 9: Choose the disk space you want to give to your VM and its allocation method

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    Step 10: then click Next.

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    Step 11: Check your VM settings and be sure that "Power on this virtual machine after creation" checkbox is not selected.

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    Step 12: Now you'll notice an extra CD/DVD(IDE) drive

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    Step 13: which is using autoinst.iso file.

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    Step 14: Click on CD/DVD (IDE) device

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    Step 15: which is using autoinst.iso file

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    Step 16: then click on Remove button below.

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    Step 17: Power on your VM by clicking on "Power on this virtual machine" under Commands section of left side pane and do the manual installation of your new VM.

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