Can Windows 8 be installed using VMware? I prefer this approach to using a dual boot, better fencing from Win 7.
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2012-02-29 21:45win 8 and VMware
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2012-03-01 02:27Windows 8 and VMWare
Yes. I have it (Windows 8 CP) up and running (64-bit version). Windows 8 CP is Best installed from the ISO download. (Burn the Windows 8 ISO file to a disc and install. No Product Key is needed). Use "Windows 7" as the OS of choice (Must have VMWare version 4 or higher).
The following link may be of assistance: http://www.intowindows.com/how-to-in...rtual-machine/
If Windows 8 CP installer insists ona Product Key, use this one: 6RH4V-HNTWC-JQKG8-RFR3R-36498Last edited by petesmst; 2012-03-01 at 04:49. Reason: Added link and Product Key
Yours Aye, Peter S.
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2012-03-01 08:45You will need a product key for the Consumer Preview. Its DNJXJ-7XBW8-2378T-X22TX-BKG7J, and its on the download page.
EDIT: You need a product key if you boot from the DVD and install. You do not need it if you run setup.exe.Last edited by Doc Brown; 2012-03-01 at 10:11.
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